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Determine the plate counts of microorganisms in food, dairy samples, waste water and other material of sanitary importance with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Plate Count Agar (Dehydrated). Plate Count Agar was developed by Buchbinder et al which is recommended by APHA, AOAC and PHLS. The quality control of Plate Count Agar (APHA) includes testing in accordance with ISO 11133:2014.

Plate Count Agar (Dehydrated), Oxoid Composition

Plate Count Agar (Dehydrated), Oxoid Preparation:
Add 17.5g to 1 litre of distilled water. Dissolve by bringing to the boil with frequent stirring, mix and distribute into final containers. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.

Storage conditions and Shelf life
Store the dehydrated medium at 10-30°C and use before the expiry date on the label.
Store the prepared plates at 2-8°C.

Isolate and enumerate microorganisms in milk and dairy products with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Milk Plate Count Agar (Dehydrated). Milk Plate Count Agar is equivalent to the medium recommended by British Standard Institution and International Organization for Standardization.

Milk Plate Count Agar (Dehydrated), Oxoid Composition

Milk Plate Count Agar (Dehydrated), Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 19.5g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil with frequent agitation, mix and distribute into final containers. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.

Storage conditions and Shelf life
Store the dehydrated medium at 10-30°C and use before the expiry date on the label.
Store the prepared plates at 2-8°C.

Oxoid Bacillus Cereus Selective Supplement (Polymyxin B Supplement) is supplied 50,000 IU/Vial for inhibition of Gram-negative bacteria.

• May be added to Bacillus cereus Selective Agar Base, Part No. CM0617B and MYP Agar Base, Part No. CM0929B
• Each vial supplements 500mL of medium

Bacillus Cereus Selective Supplement (Polymyxin B Supplement), Oxoid Composition

Bacillus Cereus Selective Supplement (Polymyxin B Supplement), Oxoid Preparation:
Reconstitute as directed in the product instructions for use. Aseptically, add one vial to 500ml of liquid or molten base medium, which is below 50°C. Mix well, and dispense into appropriate, sterile containers.

Storage conditions and Shelf life
Polymixin B Supplement at 2-8°C and use before the expiry date on the label.

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid Potassium Lactate is a solution for addition to culture media, Lysine Medium CM0191 for example.

Oxoid Potassium Tellurite (3.5%) is a solution for addition to culture media.

Ordering Information:

Supplied 2mL/vial

Isolate and enumerate yeasts and molds from dairy and food products and prepare Aspergillus niger for the Harmonised Microbial Limit Tests from international pharmacopoeia with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Potato Dextrose Agar (Dehydrated). This medium is suitable for the detection and enumeration of heat resistant molds in thermally processed fruits and fruit products.

Pigment production is a critical part of the identification of the fungus. The agar used in the medium is carefully screened to ensure correct pigment production by fungi such as Fusaria spp.

Composition of Potato Dextrose Agar

Preparation of Potato Dextrose Agar, Oxoid
Suspend 39g in 1 litre of purified water and heat up to dissolve completely. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Ensure the solution is well mixed before pouring.

To suppress the growth of bacteria, you can acidify the medium to pH 3.5 by adding 1 ml of lactic acid 10% SR0021 to each sterilized medium at 50°C. Note that the medium must not be heated after the addition of acid as it will destroy the gelling properties and results in hydrolysis of agar.

Storage Conditions and Shelf Life
Store the dehydrated medium at 10-30°C and use before the expiry date on the label.
Store the prepared medium at 2-8°C.

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid Potato Dextrose Broth is a general broth for yeasts and molds.