{"product_id":"peptone-agar","title":"Peptone Agar (AS-1318)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif; color: #1d2935; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\" class=\"aus-nutrient-product\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hero Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4f8 0%, #d9e2ec 100%); border-radius: 18px; padding: 40px; margin-bottom: 30px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; border-left: 8px solid #2d5a3d;\" class=\"aus-hero-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aus-hero-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 30px; align-items: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #2d5a3d; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 12px; background: #fff; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003eAuSaMicS Life Science • Basic \u0026amp; Functional Media\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePeptone Agar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #243b53; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; opacity: 0.9;\"\u003eSimple Solid Medium for Motility, Maintenance \u0026amp; Custom Formulations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #334e68; max-width: 650px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eMinimal solid medium containing \u003cstrong\u003epeptone as the principal nitrogen source\u003c\/strong\u003e with no added carbohydrates or indicators. Peptone Agar is widely used for motility testing, maintenance of selected organisms, purity and viability checks, and as a flexible base for customized biochemical or functional media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #2d5a3d; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eAS-1318\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #fff; border: 2px solid #28a745; color: #28a745; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e🧪 Basic Medium\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #28a745; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e✓ Customizable Base\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #c9a84c; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e🔬 Motility Testing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motility, maintenance, purity checks\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plates, deeps, semi-solid tubes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low background metabolism\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Quality Box --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aus-guarantee\" style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; text-align: center; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eFunctional Media Specialist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e - Minimal background interference\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotility Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e - Suitable for semi-solid variants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColony Morphology\u003c\/strong\u003e - Natural pigmentation and growth patterns\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Base\u003c\/strong\u003e - Flexible for derived media\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoutine Lab Utility\u003c\/strong\u003e - Maintenance and viability checks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #f0f4f1; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #c8d8cc;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d5a3d; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eLow-Interference Base\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"\u003eUseful when richer media are undesirable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main Grid --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aus-main-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- Composition --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #15324b; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 15px 0; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid #1d6fb8;\"\u003e🧪 Complete Formulation \u0026amp; Functional Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border-left: 5px solid #1d6fb8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e📋 Standard Composition (per Liter)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eConcentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eContribution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePeptone (tryptic or pancreatic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #2d5a3d; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e10.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eNitrogen source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003ePeptides and amino acids for basic growth support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSodium Chloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e5.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eOsmotic balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHelps maintain isotonic conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAgar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e15.0 g (plates) or 3–5 g (semi-solid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSolidifying agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSupports plate culture or motility format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 15px; background: #eef5ff; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; color: #15324b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0 ± 0.2 at 25°C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e📋 Common Variants\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left;\"\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left;\"\u003eModification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left;\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMotility Peptone Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e3–4 g\/L agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMotility assessment in semi-solid format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePeptone Agar + TTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.02–0.05 g\/L TTC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eVisualization of motile spread as red zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSalt-Free Peptone Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eNaCl omitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHalosensitive or salt-intolerant strains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e⚗️ Functional Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f4f1; padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid #2d5a3d;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003eMinimal Background Activity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eNo added sugars or indicators to complicate interpretation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff9e6; padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid #c9a84c;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c9a84c;\"\u003eMotility-Compatible Format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eSemi-solid versions allow migration and spread assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #e8f2ff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid #1565c0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1565c0;\"\u003eFlexible Base Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eUseful starting point for indole-nitrate, phenylalanine, and related media\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f4f1; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #c8d8cc;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003eWhy Peptone Agar?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal where reduced nutrient complexity, natural colony appearance, motility testing, or custom formulation flexibility are more important than rapid growth on rich media.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Comparison --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #15324b; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid #1d6fb8;\"\u003eComplete Basic \u0026amp; Functional Media Portfolio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); min-width: 1000px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNutrient Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBest Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMotility Suitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKey Advantage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f0f4f1; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003ePeptone Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSimple functional medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMotility, maintenance, custom media base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExcellent in semi-solid form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eMinimal interference and high flexibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nutrient-agar\" style=\"color: #1976d2; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNutrient Agar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eGeneral-purpose agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eRoutine cultivation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eLimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eBroader everyday recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tryptic-soy-agar\" style=\"color: #e91e63; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTryptic Soy Agar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eRich general medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eClinical and routine microbiology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003ePoor for classic motility format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eEnhanced growth of broader flora\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/motility-test-medium\" style=\"color: #6f42c1; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMotility Test Media\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSemi-solid functional media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eDedicated motility testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eOptimized for motility interpretation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/phenylalanine-agar\" style=\"color: #795548; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDerived Biochemical Media\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eFunctional derivative media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eVariable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eBiochemical testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eApplication-specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eBuilt on simple peptone base logic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Pros \u0026 Cons --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #15324b; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid #1d6fb8;\"\u003eStrategic Medium Selection for Low-Complexity Culture Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #e8f5e8; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2e7d32; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e✅ Peptone Agar Advantages\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2e7d32;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSimple Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal background reactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2e7d32;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colony Morphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good visibility of pigmentation and form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2e7d32;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eMotility Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-solid format supports migration studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2e7d32;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eUseful for Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for some organisms inhibited by richer media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2e7d32;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong foundation for derivative media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff3e0; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #ffcc02;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #e65100; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e⚠️ Method Considerations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #e65100;\"\u003e▲ \u003cstrong\u003eLimited Nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some fastidious organisms may still need richer media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #e65100;\"\u003e▲ \u003cstrong\u003eNo Differential Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interpretation depends on morphology or added supplements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #e65100;\"\u003e▲ \u003cstrong\u003eVariant-Dependent Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agar concentration must match the intended use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #e65100;\"\u003e▲ \u003cstrong\u003eNot Broadly Enriched:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routine recovery may be lower than with nutrient-rich media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f4f1; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #c8d8cc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2d5a3d; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e🎯 Best-Fit Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eMotility Testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-solid peptone formulations with or without TTC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eCulture Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pseudomonas, Alcaligenes, Acinetobacter, and related organisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003ePurity Checks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-interference colony observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003eCustom Media Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base for specialized biochemical formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border-left: 5px solid #2d5a3d;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e📊 Application-Specific Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background: #2d5a3d; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left;\"\u003ePeptone Agar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left;\"\u003eAlternative Medium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: left;\"\u003eKey Factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMotility testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExcellent in semi-solid form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDedicated motility media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eAgar concentration and visualization aid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNatural colony morphology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eNutrient Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eLower background nutrient complexity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMaintenance of selected proteolytic organisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eTryptic Soy Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eReduced richness may be beneficial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCustom biochemical base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eOther basal media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSimple composition allows easy modification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFastidious organism recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #17a2b8;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eEnriched agars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSome strains may still need more nutrients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- QC --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4f1 0%, #c8d8cc 100%); padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border-left: 5px solid #2d5a3d;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2d5a3d; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e🔬 Quality Control \u0026amp; Performance Guidance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003eTypical Organisms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePseudomonas\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAlcaligenes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAcinetobacter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eand other less demanding organisms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003eIncubation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e35–37°C typical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e25–30°C for psychrophilic applications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003eMotility Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e3–5 g\/L agar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eOptional TTC visualization\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eStandard plate or semi-solid format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003eAdapt agar concentration to purpose\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; margin-top: 15px; border: 1px solid #c8d8cc;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003ePositioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical low-complexity medium for general microbiology, motility testing, culture maintenance, and the preparation of customized derivative media in research and routine laboratories.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Right Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specs --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 18px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 20px 0; font-size: 18px; text-align: center;\"\u003e📋 Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; width: 45%; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eCatalogue Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eAS-1309\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eMedium Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eSimple solid basal medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eStandard Agar Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e15.0 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eMotility Variant Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e3–5 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eFinal pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e7.0 ± 0.2 (at 25°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eNutrient Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003ePeptone-based, no added carbohydrates or indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eTTC Variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e0.02–0.05 g\/L optional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eSterilization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #d9534f; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e121°C, 15 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003ePrepared Plate\/Tube Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e2–8°C, sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; font-weight: 600; color: #15324b; background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003eRecommended Use Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 8px; color: #28a745; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWithin 2 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Applications --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f0f4f1; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #c8d8cc; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2d5a3d; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e🧫 Primary Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e✓ Motility testing in semi-solid format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e✓ Maintenance of selected cultures inhibited by richer media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e✓ Viability and purity checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2d5a3d;\"\u003e✓ Basal medium for derivative formulations such as indole-nitrate and phenylalanine media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Prep --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff9e6; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #c9a84c; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #c9a84c; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e⚗️ Preparation Protocol\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dissolve 10 g peptone, 5 g sodium chloride, and 15 g agar in 1 L purified water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjust pH if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c\/strong\u003e Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour plates or dispense into tubes as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #5d4037;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.\u003c\/strong\u003e For motility use, reduce agar concentration to semi-solid levels before sterilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Storage \/ Safety --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e📦 Storage \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store plates or tubes at 2–8°C, sealed, and use within 2 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncubation guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–37°C for many routine organisms, or 25–30°C for psychrophilic applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 18–48 hours depending on organism and format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #d9534f; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotice:\u003c\/strong\u003e For general microbiology, motility testing, and culture maintenance only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Footer --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; background: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; font-size: 13px; color: #52606d;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuSaMicS Life Science:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional microbiology media for general microbiology, functional testing, quality control, research, and customized laboratory workflows. 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