95765

YGC Agar

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect^® Basic

• Synonym(s): Yeast Extract Glucose Chloramphenicol Agar FIL-IDF

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• sterility: non-sterile
• 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
• application(s): bioburden testing: suitable; microbiological culture: suitable; microbiology: suitable
• final pH: 6.6±0.2 (25 °C)
• Featured Industry: Environmental; Food and Beverages
• 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

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US),Eyeshields,Gloves
• RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
• WGK Germany: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable