Bacteriological Agar
Agar-agar is a polysaccharide obtained from marine seaweed of the Rhodophycaeae family through an extraction process that results in a fine homogeneus powder. Bacteriological agar is the essential gelling agent in the preparation of culture media for microbial growth.
The main advantage of this special type of agar is the absence of contaminants that can inhibit the optimal growth of microorganisms, along with its exceptional transparency and lot to lot consistency.
This type of agar undergoes strict controls to guarantee its superior quality and excellent consistent performance.
Characteristics
- High gel strength
- Free from inhibitory substances
- Good solubility
- Excellent transparency
Applications
- Elaboration of culture media for diagnosis
- Food safety
- Quality controls