| Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
| CM0785B | M17 Agar 500g | – | 500g |
M17 Agar 500g, Oxoid
Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
M17 Agar, Oxoid is used for the improved growth of Lactic Streptococci and their bacteriophages and the selective enumeration of Streptococcus thermophilus from yogurt.
M17 Agar, Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
| Tryptone | 5.0 |
| Soya peptone | 5.0 |
| Meat digest | 5.0 |
| Yeast extract | 2.5 |
| Ascorbic acid | 0.5 |
| Magnesium sulphate | 0.25 |
| Di-sodium-glycerophosphate | 19.0 |
| Agar | 11.0 |
| pH 6.9 ± 0.2 @ 25°C |
M17 Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 48.25g in 950ml of distilled water and bring gently to the boil. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C and add 50ml of sterile lactose solution (10% w/v).
Lactose solution 10% (w/v):
Dissolve 10g of Lactose Code LP0070 in 100ml of distilled water. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes or by membrane filtration through a 0.2µm membrane.
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.
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Additional information
| Dimensions | 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oxoid |
| Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |
