Merck 105463 GranuCult Plate Count Agar

For the determination of the total microbial content from food and animal feed, water and other materials. This culture medium complies with the specifications given by EN ISO 4833, ISO 17410, FDA-BAM and APHA (SMA: Standard Methods Agar).

Plate Count Agar is also called Tryptone Glucose Yeast Agar or Casein-Peptone Dextrose Yeast Agar.

Mode of Action

This medium does not contain any inhibitors or indicators and it is relatively rich in its nutrients. The enzymatic digest of casein (tryptone) is a nitrogen source containing a high level of free amino acids and yeast extract primarily supplies the B-complex vitamins. Glucose provides an energy source for the growth of bacteria whilst agar is the solidifying agent.

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