Thermo Scientific™ Malt Extract Agar (Dehydrated)

Description

• Isolate and enumerate yeast and molds using Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Malt Extract Agar (Dehydrated)
• The utilization of malt or malt extracts for the propagation of yeast and molds is quite common
• Reddish described the use of malt extract as a substitute for beer wort in a culture medium 1
• Thom and Church developed Malt Extract Agar, a modification of Reddish's formula, as a general cultivation medium for aspergilli 2
• Malt Extract Agar is recommended for the detection of yeasts and molds in dairy products and other foodstuffs 3-5
• Isolate and enumerate yeast and molds in dairy products and other foodstuffs using Malt Extract Agar
• Both fresh and processed products are subject to fungal spoilage and even heat-processed foods may be affected
• Certain foodborne molds and yeasts may also elicit allergic reactions or may cause infections
• This medium contains high concentration of maltose which makes it especially suitable for the growth of yeasts and molds
• Dextrin and glycerol are carbon sources and gelatin peptone is a source of nitrogen
• The acidic pH of this medium is optimum for the growth of yeasts and molds while inhibiting the growth of bacteria
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• Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.