95765

YGC Agar

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect^® Basic

• Synonym(s): Yeast Extract Glucose Chloramphenicol Agar FIL-IDF
• UNSPSC Code: 41171609
• NACRES: NA.74

Properties

• sterility: non-sterile
• Quality Level: 100
• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• composition: agar, 14.9 g/L ; chloramphenicol, 0.1 g/L ; D(+)-glucose, 20 g/L ; yeast extract, 5 g/L
• manufacturer/tradename: NutriSelect^® Basic
• technique(s): microbiological culture: suitable
• final pH: 6.6±0.2 (25 °C)
• application(s): bioburden testing; environmental; food and beverages; microbiology
• suitability: selective for Aspergillus spp.; selective for Candida spp.; selective for Penicillium spp.; selective for Pichia spp.; selective for Saccharomyces spp.; selective for Zygosaccharomyces spp.; selective for molds (General Media); selective for yeasts (General Media)

Description

Application

Selective agar for the enumeration and isolation of yeasts and molds in dairy products.

Preparation Note

Dissolve 40 g in 1 litre distilled water. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.

Other Notes

Comparison of media for the detection of yeasts and molds in dairy products

Footnote

We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult^® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect^® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves