Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Oxoid Milk Agar, Oxoid is for use in the dairy industry.
Milk Agar, Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
| Yeast extract | 3.0 |
| Peptone | 5.0 |
| Milk solids (equivalent to 10ml fresh milk) | 1.0 |
| Agar | 15.0 |
| pH 7.2 ± 0.2 @ 25°C | |
Milk Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 24g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil to dissolve completely. 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 medium at 2-8°C.