Oxoid™ Yeast Extract Agar is a versatile, nutrient-rich medium designed for the cultivation and enumeration of a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, and moulds. It is particularly useful for the plate count of heterotrophic microorganisms in water samples and complies with ISO 1133:2014 standards.​

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Pack Size: 2.5kg
• Application: Detection and enumeration of heterotrophic microorganisms in water
• Composition: Yeast extract, peptone, agar
• Preparation: Suspend 23g in 1 litre of distilled water; autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C; store prepared medium below 25°C
• Yield: Approximately 108.7 litres of medium
• pH: 7.2 ± 0.2 at 25°C

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Oxoid™ Yeast Extract Agar is a versatile, nutrient-rich medium designed for the cultivation and enumeration of a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, and moulds. It is particularly useful for the plate count of heterotrophic microorganisms in water samples and complies with ISO 1133:2014 standards.​

Key Features:

• Form: Dehydrated powder
• Pack Size: 2.5kg
• Application: Detection and enumeration of heterotrophic microorganisms in water
• Composition: Yeast extract, peptone, agar
• Preparation: Suspend 23g in 1 litre of distilled water; autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
• Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C; store prepared medium below 25°C
• Yield: Approximately 108.7 litres of medium
• pH: 7.2 ± 0.2 at 25°C

Download SDS