Nutrient Agar 10 Grams (Dehydrated)

Nutrient Agar is a microbiological growth medium commonly used for the routine cultivation of non-fastidious bacteria. It is useful because it remains solid even at relatively high temperatures. Also, bacteria grown in nutrient agar grows on the surface, and is clearly visible as small colonies. 10 grams will yield approximately 435ml of Nutrient Agar Solution which will yield 15-18, 100mm Petri Dishes at 20ml -30ml per dish. FORMULA: 21.7% Pancreatic Digest of Gelatin (Peptone G) 13% Beef Extract 65.2% Agar Agar SOLUTION INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Dissolve 10g of Nutrient Agar in 435ml of Distilled Water Step 2: Bring to a Boil & Stir Step 3: Autoclave at 121 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes Step 4: Pour into Petri Dishes