For the selective isolation and enumeration of yeast and molds in food products.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color
Light beige colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color
Light amber, opalescent solution
pH
7.0 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (37.00 g/ l)
Solidification
40˚C
Color
Light amber, clear opalescent gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Yeast Extract
5.00
Dextrose
20.00
Agar
12.00
pH at 25˚C
7.0 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 37.00 grams in 995 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium
completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C and
add 5 ml of Oxytetracycline solution containing 100mg of oxytetracycline, mix well and
distribute aseptically in petri plates and allow to solidify. Ensure complete solidification and
inoculate test sample aseptically.
