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YGC Agar

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect® Basic

Synonym(s):

Yeast Extract Glucose Chloramphenicol Agar FIL-IDF

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41171609
NACRES:
NA.74

sterility

non-sterile

Quality Level

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)

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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

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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