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Nutrient Agar Powder | General-Purpose Microbiological Culture Medium
$77.00 AUD
AuSaMicS Life Science • General Purpose Media
Nutrient Agar
General Purpose Culture Medium
Industry standard general-purpose culture medium for cultivation of non-fastidious bacteria. Balanced peptone and meat extract formulation providing essential nutrients for routine microbiology applications.
AS-1307 🧪 General Purpose ✓ Australian Stock 🥼 Non-Selective
Same-Day Dispatch: Australian Stock Microbiology Grade: Research applications Simple Preparation: 28g/L formulation
General Media Specialist
Universal Medium - Non-fastidious bacteria
Research Grade - QC applications
Complete Package - COA + Protocols
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Expert Support - Method optimization
Balanced Formulation
Peptone + Meat Extract
🧪 Complete Formulation & Nutrient Profile
📋 Ingredient Composition (per Liter)
⚗️ Balanced Nutrient System
Nitrogen Sources
Peptone provides amino acids and peptides
Peptone provides amino acids and peptides
Growth Factors
Meat extract supplies vitamins and minerals
Meat extract supplies vitamins and minerals
Osmotic Balance
NaCl maintains cellular integrity
NaCl maintains cellular integrity
Universal Formula: Balanced composition supports growth of most non-fastidious bacteria without selective pressure or growth inhibition
Complete General Purpose Media Portfolio
Strategic Medium Selection for General Applications
✅ Nutrient Agar Advantages
- ✓ Universal Compatibility: Most non-fastidious bacteria
- ✓ Simple Preparation: 28g/L formulation
- ✓ Cost Effective: Basic ingredients
- ✓ Industry Standard: Widely accepted
- ✓ Long Shelf Life: Stable formulation
- ✓ Minimal Interference: No selective agents
⚠️ Method Considerations
- ▲ Fastidious Organisms: May require enriched media
- ▲ No Selectivity: Mixed cultures possible
- ▲ Basic Nutrition: vs. enriched formulations
- ▲ pH Sensitivity: Some organisms require adjustment
- ▲ Temperature Critical: Storage affects performance
🎯 Application-Specific Selection
- ◆ Routine Cultivation: Nutrient Agar (standard choice)
- ◆ Clinical Isolates: TSA (enhanced nutrition)
- ◆ Fastidious Species: BHI (maximum nutrition)
- ◆ Molecular Biology: LB Agar (E. coli optimized)
- ◆ Antibiotic Testing: Mueller-Hinton (controlled)
📊 Application-Specific Performance
🔬 Quality Control & Performance Standards
Growth Performance:
E. coli ATCC 25922
Good growth, typical morphology
E. coli ATCC 25922
Good growth, typical morphology
Positive Control:
S. aureus ATCC 25923
Good growth, colony characteristics
S. aureus ATCC 25923
Good growth, colony characteristics
Additional Testing:
B. subtilis ATCC 6633
Good growth verification
B. subtilis ATCC 6633
Good growth verification
Physical Properties:
pH 7.3 ± 0.2
Clear, firm gel formation
pH 7.3 ± 0.2
Clear, firm gel formation
Standards Compliance: Meets USP and EP requirements for general purpose microbiology media. Batch-tested for growth promotion and pH stability.
📋 Technical Specifications
| Catalogue Number | AS-1307 |
| Dehydrated Weight | 28.0 g/L |
| Final pH | 7.3 ± 0.2 (at 25°C) |
| Grade | Microbiology Grade |
| Appearance (Powder) | Light beige to pale yellow |
| Solubility | Complete in distilled water |
| Sterilization | 121°C, 15 minutes |
| HS/AHECC Code | 3821.00.00 |
| Shelf Life | 3 years |
🦠 Supported Organisms
- ✓ Escherichia coli - Model organism
- ✓ Staphylococcus aureus - Gram-positive
- ✓ Bacillus subtilis - Spore-former
- ✓ Pseudomonas spp. - Environmental
- ✓ Non-fastidious bacteria - General cultivation
🧪 Key Applications
- ✓ Environmental Monitoring: Water and air testing
- ✓ Food Quality Control: Microbial assessment
- ✓ Pharmaceutical Testing: Contamination monitoring
- ✓ Research Applications: General cultivation
- ✓ Industrial Microbiology: Process monitoring
⚗️ Preparation Protocol
- 1 Suspend 28g in 1L distilled water
- 2 Heat with agitation until dissolved
- 3 Autoclave at 121°C for 15 min
- 4 Cool to 45-50°C and pour plates
📦 Storage & Stability
- ✓ Dehydrated: 15-30°C, dry conditions
- ✓ Prepared plates: 2-8°C, light protection
- ✓ Moisture sensitive: Keep container closed
- ✓ Shelf life: 3 years unopened
📄 Documentation
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For laboratory and research use only. Not intended for food, feed, household, cosmetic, therapeutic, or personal use.
AuSaMicS Pty Ltd • ABN: 56 676 640 467 • 31 Longview CT, Thomastown, VIC 3074, Australia
Same-day dispatch • Australian stock • Microbiology grade • Complete documentation included