1-800-860-6272  |   Customer Service  |   My Account  | My Cart Cart (0 item, $0.00)
Order Multiple Items >>
Agar, 6 g, dehydrated
Larger Image                   

Agar, 6 g, dehydrated

1
2+
$3.50
$3.50 $3.20

Item# CH-AGAR

In Stock

Add water to this agar powder and sterilize it if desired for a pure agar base (no nutrients added). This container makes about 200ml agar solution, enough to cover 10-15 90mm petri dishes (not included).

Instructions:
Mix 1 level teaspoon of dehydrated agar with 100 ml (3/8 cup) of room-temperature water. Bring to a boil while stirring to ensure the agar is completely dissolved. Pour 8-12 ml hot agar in each petri dish, just covering the bottom. Replace the dish top immediately after pouring to prevent contamination. Let dishes stand 1 hour for agar to solidify. This recipe makes 100 ml of agar solution, enough to cover 5-8 90mm petri dishes.

This agar can be sterilized in a pressure cooker before pouring into sterile plastic dishes. Use 15 lbs. pressure for 15 minutes.

This agar does not have nutrients added to it; however, since it's an organic substance (made from seaweed), it's a medium that encourages bacteria growth. You can mix a little chicken broth with the agar if you want to add more nutrients.

More Information

PRODUCT & ACCESSIORIES      PRICE QTY
CH-AGAR Agar, 6 g, dehydrated
In Stock
1
2+
$3.50
$3.50 $3.20
 




Overall Rating:
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers

Sort Reviews: Newest | Oldest | Highest Rating | Lowest Rating 
 -  Sunday, March 02, 2008
Agar Base
 
This agar nutrient is pretty useful, because you can create your own specific mediums by simply purchasing separate ingredients off of the website. Agar itself sometimes doesnt provide enough nutrients, but it can be prepared by itself. The only drawback to using this product, is the possibility of contaminating your agar. Check out other websites to find different agar medium requirements and which bacteria grow best on them. -Have fun!


HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime.