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ReadyPlate DG18 Agar ISO21527

For the enumeration of xerophilic molds in dried and semi-dried foods, plate diam. 90 mm

• Synonym(s): Dichloran 18% Glycerol Agar
• UNSPSC Code: 41106227
• NACRES: NA.74

Properties

• Agency: ISO 21527
• Quality Level: 300
• product line: ReadyPlate^™
• form: plate (ready-to-use)
• feature: ready-to-use
• packaging: pkg of 20 plates
• storage condition: protect from light (Store dry and tightly closed)
• plate diam.: 90 mm
• color: clear light yellow
• pH: 5.6 ( in H₂O)
• application(s): food and beverages; industrial qc; microbiology
• storage temp.: 15-25°C
• suitability: molds; yeasts

Description

General description

ReadyPlate^™ DG18 Agar prevents the growth of bacteria by reducing the water activity from approx. 0.99 to 0.95 with 18 % (w/w) glycerol and the addition of chloramphenicol. The inclusion of dichloran inhibits the rapid spreading of mucoraceous fungi and restricts colony sizes of other genera, easing the colony count. The enzymatic digest of casein is a nitrogen source containing a high level of free amino acids. Glucose provides an energy source for growth, while agar is the solidifying agent.

Application

ReadyPlate^™DG18 Agar plates are suitable for the enumeration of xerophilic molds in driedand semi-dried foods, such as dried fruits, meat and fish products, spices,confectionery, cereals, and nuts.

Legal Information

READYPLATE is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2