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Dehydrated Culture Media

Our extensive range of covers culture media for use in many sectors, these include the Food and Agriculture, Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic and Clinical and Veterinary.  

If what you are looking for does not appear in our range, please contact us and we will endeavour to produce the formulation to meet your needs. (Please note there will be a minimum order requirement for this service)

Package sizes available are 500gm, 5.0Kg, 10.0Kg, 25.0Kg,  50.0Kg.

Dehydrated Culture Media

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A

A1 MEDIUM, 500gm

For detection of coliforms in water and foods

 

ACETAMIDE AGAR, 500gm

For the differentiation of non-fermentative gram negative, bacteria in particular Pseudomonas aeruginosa

 

ACETAMIDE BROTH, 500gm

For the confirmation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in bottled water

 

ACETATE DIFFERENTIAL AGAR, 500gm

For the differentiation of Shigella from E.coli and non-fermentative gram-negative bacilli

 

AEROMONAS AGAR BASE (RYAN), 500gm

For the selective isolation of Aeromonas hydrophila from clinical and environmental samples when Ampicillin is used as a selective supplement

 

ALKALINE PEPTONE WATER, 500gm

For the enrichment of Vibrio species from food, water, and clinical sample.

 

AMIES TRANSPORT MEDIUM WITH CHARCOAL

For transport and maintenance of microbiological samples

 

AMIES TRANSPORT MEDIUM WITHOUT CHARCOAL

For transport and maintenance of microbiological samples

 

ANAEROBIC AGAR

For the cultivation of anaerobes, especially Clostridium

 

ASPARAGINE BROTH

For the presumptive identification and enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

B

BACILLUS CEREUS SELECTIVE AGAR BASE

For the enumeration and isolation of Bacillus cereus in food, according to MOSSEL

 

BAIRD PARKER AGAR BASE

For the selective isolation of staphylococci

 

BCP AGAR

For the isolation of coliforms

 

BIGGY AGAR

For the isolation and presumptive identification of Candida species

 

BILE ESCULIN AGAR ISO 10273

For the isolation and presumptive identification of enterococci and for studies of fermentation of esculin by Yersinia according to ISO 10273

 

BILE ESCULIN AZIDE AGAR ISO 7899-2

Selective medium for the isolation and presumptive identification of intestinal enterococci by Membrane filtration method

 

BILE ESCULIN BROTH

Selective medium recommended for the isolation and presumptive identification of Enterococcus

 

BISMUTH SULFITE AGAR (WILSON BLAIR)

Highly selective medium for the isolation of Salmonella spp. Particularly Salmonella thyphi, from clinical specimens and food

 

BLOOD AGAR BASE

For the isolation, cultivation and detection of hemolytic activity of fastidious microorganisms

 

BORDET-GENGOU AGAR BASE

For the detection and isolation of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis from clinical samples

 

BRAIN HEAT INFUSION AGAR

Recommended for the development of fastidious microorganisms

 

BRAIN HEART INFUSION BROTH

For the growth of pathogenic cocci and other microorganisms including aerobic and anaerobic bacteria from a variety of clinical and non-clinical materials

 

BRILLIANT GREEN AGAR EUROPEAN PHARMACOPEIA

Highly selective medium for the isolation of Salmonella typhi, from foods, faeces and dairy products

 

BRILLIANT GREEN AGAR (MODIFIED) ISO 6579

For the selective isolation of Salmonella

 

BRILLIANT GREEN BILE AGAR

For the determination of the degree of contamination by coliforms in drinking water and wastewater

 

BRILLIANT GREEN BILE BROTH 2%

For the detection of coliforms in water and foods

 

BRILLIANT GREEN SELENITE BROTH

For the selective enrichment of Salmonella species

 

BRILLIANT GREEN SELENITE BROTH II

For the selective enrichment of Salmonella species

 

BRUCELLA AGAR

For the cultivation of Brucella in diverse clinical specimens, foods, and other materials of sanitary interest.

 

BRUCELLA BROTH

For the cultivation of Brucella in diverse clinical specimens, foods, and other materials of sanitary interest.

 

BUFFERED PEPTONE WATER

Recommended as a diluent for the homogenization of samples

C

CAMPYLOBACTER AGAR BASE (PRESTON)

Selective medium for Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli

 

 

CAMPYLOBACTER AGAR BASE BLOOD FREE (CCDA)

Selective medium for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli and Campylobacter laridis

 

CARY BLAIR MEDIUM

Transport medium recommended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens

 

CHAPMAN STONE AGAR

Selective and differential medium for the isolation of staphylococci in foods

   

CLED AGAR

For the inhibition of Proteus  swarming in the cultivation of Gram-positive and Gram–negative urinary tract bacteria

 

CLED AGAR WITH ANDRADE’S INDICATOR

Modification of CLED Agar with Andrade’s indicator for the cultivation of pathogens from urine specimens

 

COLUMBIA AGAR BASE

For the isolation and cultivation of fastidious microorganisms and the determination of hemolytic reactions

 

COLUMBIA BROTH

For the cultivation of a wide variety of fastidious microorganisms or as a general use broth

 

COLUMBIA CAN AGAR BASE

Recommended for the isolation of Gram-positive cocci of clinical samples and other materials when used with blood

D

DCLS AGAR (DESOXYCHOLATE, CITRATE, LACTOSE, SUCROSE)

Moderately selective medium for the isolation of Salmonella and Shigella from faecal specimens and urine

 

DESOXYCHOLATE AGAR

For the isolation and differentiation of Gram-negative enteric bacilli

 

DESOXYCHOLATE CITRATE AGAR

Moderately selective and differential medium for the isolation of enteric pathogens, especially Salmonella and many Shigella species.

 

DESOXYCHOLATE LACTOSE AGAR

Differential and slightly selective medium for the isolation of Gram-negative enteric bacilli

 

DEXTROSE AGAR

For the cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms with or without blood, and for geral laboratory purposes

 

DEXTROSE BROTH (GLUCOSE BROTH)

For the cultivation of fastidious microorganisms and for the study of glucose fermentation

 

DNASE TEST AGAR (DEOXYRIBONUCLEASE ACTIVITY)

For the detection of deoxyribonuclease activity to aid in the identification of bacteria isolated from clinical specimens

E

EC Medium, 500gm

For the determination and enumeration of Coliform organisms in water

 

E.Coli – Coliforms Chromogenic Medium, 500gm

Selective medium for the simultaneous detection of E.coli and other Coliforms in water and food samples  

Endo Agar Base, 500gm

For the determination of Coliforms in waters, dairy products and food in general

 

Endo Les Agar Base, 500gm

For detection and enumeration of Coliforms in water using membrane-filter technique  

 

Enterococcus Confirmatory Agar, 500gm

For the confirmation of the presence of Enterococci in water and other sources of sanitary interest

 

Eosin Methylene Blue Agar (EMB)

For the isolation and differentiation of Coliforms from other Enterobacteria of medical and sanitary interest

 

Esty Broth

Selective medium for the cultivation of Streptococcus thermophilus in yoghurt

 

Esty Medium

Selective medium for the enumeration of Streptococcus thermophilus in yoghurt

 

Eugon Agar

For eugonic growth of most micro-organisms

F

Fecal Coliforms Agar Base, (m-FC), 500gm

Membrane-filter medium for the detection and enumeration of fecal Coliforms

 

Fecal Coliforms Broth Base (m-FC), 500gm

For the detection and enumeration of fecal Coliforms through the membrane filter technique at high temperature

G

GC Agar Base, 500gm

For the isolation and cultivation of Gonococci

 

Gelatin Lactose Medium, 500gm

For the confirmation of Clostridium perfringens. To download more information, please click here.

Giolitti Cantoni Broth, 500gm

For the detection of Staphylococcus aureus in food samples

 

Glucose Chloramphenicol Agar, 500gm

Selective medium for isolation and enumeration of yeast and molds in milk and dairy products

 

Glucose Chloramphenicol Broth, 500gm

Selective medium for the isolation and enumeration of yeast and molds in milk and dairy products

 

GN Enrichment Broth, 500gm

For the selective culture of Gram-negative Enterobacteriaceae, especially Shigella, from all types of research materials

H

Hektoen Enteric Agar, 500gm

For the isolation and differentiation of Gram-negative enteric bacteria

I

Indole Nitrate Medium (Trypticasein Nitrate Medium), 500gm

For the differentiation of micro-organisms on the basis of indole production and the reduction of nitrate to nitrite

 

Iron Agar, 500gm

For the detection of hydrogen sulfide production from mico-organisms

K

KAA Confirmatory Agar, 500gm

For the isolation and confirmation of Lancefield Group D Streptococci in food

 

KAA Presumptive Broth, 500gm

For the presumptive detection of Lancefield Group D Streptococci from

 

King B Medium (Pseudomonas F Agar), 500gm

For the identification of Pseudomonas based on production of fluorescein

 

King FG Agar, 500gm

For the enumeration of psychrotrophic micro-organisms in foods

 

Kligler Iron Agar, 500gm

For the differentiation of Gram-negative Enterobacteria. To download more information, please click here.

 

Koser Citrate Broth, 500gm

For the differentiation of E.Coli from Enterobacter on basis of citrate utilization

L

Lactose Broth, 500gm

For cultivating Coliforms and Salmonella in Water, foods dairy products and other materials.

 

Lactose Sulfite Broth Base, 500gm

Selective Medium recommended for the detection and enumeration of Clostridium perfringens. To download more information, please click here.

Lauryl Sulfate Agar, 500gm

Selective isolation and enumeration of Coliforms

 

Lauryl Sulfate Broth, 500gm

For the detection of Coliforms in waters (APHA)

 

Legionella CYE Agar Base, 500gm

Selective medium for the cultivation of Legionella. To download more information, please click here.

 

Letheen Agar Base Modified, 500gm

For the determination of bacterial activity of quaternary ammonium compounds

 

Letheen Broth Base Modified, 500gm

For the determination of bacterial activity of quaternary ammonium compounds

 

Levine Agar (EMB), 500gm

For the isolation and differentiation of Enterobacteria

 

Listeria Agar Base Oxford, 500gm

Selective medium for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.  

 

Listeria Agar Base Palcam, 500gm

Selective and differential medium for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. To download more information, please click here.

Listeria Enrichment Broth Base Fraser, 500gm

Enrichment medium for detection and isolation of Listeria in food and environmental samples. To download more information, please click here.

 

Liver Agar, 500gm

For the cultivation of Brucella and other pathogenic organisms

 

Liver Broth, 500gm

For the cultivation of a wide variety of micro-organisms, particularly Brucella and anaerobes

 

Lowenstein Jensen Medium Base, 500gm

For the cultivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other Mycobacteria

Lysine Decarboxylase Broth, 500gm

For the identification of micro-organisms, especially enteric bacilli, based on the decarboxylation of lysine

 

Lysine Iron Agar, 500gm

For studies of decarboxylation of lysine for rapid differentiation of Salmonella arizonae. To download more information, please click here.

M

MacConkey Agar, 500gm

For isolation and identification of Enterobacteriaceae from feces, urine, wastewater and foods.

 

MacConkey Agar No. 2, 500gm

For the identification of Enterococci in the presence of Coliforms and non lactose-fermenters in water and foods

 

MacConkey Agar with Sorbitol, 500gm

Selective and differential medium for E.coli 0157:h7

 

MacConkey Agar w/o Crystal Violet, 500gm

For the growth of Staphylococci and Enterococci and for differentiation of enteric micro-organisms. To download more information, please click here.

 

MacConkey Agar w/o Crystal Violet and w/o Salt, 500gm

Differential Medium for detection and isolation of Enterobacteria; also inhibits Proteus swarming. Recommended for urine analysis. To download more information, please click here.

 

MacConkey Broth, 500gm

For the detection of Coliforms in water, milk and other materials of sanitary importance

 

Malt Extract Agar, 500gm

For the cultivation of fungi and yeasts

 

Malt Extract Broth, 500gm

For the isolation and enumeration of yeast and molds, as well as for sterility tests

 

Mannitol Salt Agar, 500gm

For the isolation of pathogenic Staphylococci

 

Marine Agar, 500gm

For the isolation and enumeration of heterotrophic marine bacteria

 

Marine Broth, 500gm

For the isolation and enumeration of heterotrophic marine bacteria

 

MIO Medium, 500gm

For identification of Enterobacteriaceae

 

MRS Agar, 500gm

Medium recommended for growth of Lactobacilli in general

 

MRS Broth, 500gm

Medium to facilitate the growth of Lactobacilli in general

 

MR-VP Medium, 500gm

For the differentiation of Escherichia-Enterobacter group

 

Mueller Hinton Agar, 500gm

For sensitivity tests on antibiotics and sulfamides and for primary isolation of Neisseria. To download more information, please click here.

 

Mueller Hinton Agar II, 500gm

For the antibiotics sensitivity tests and for primary isolation of Gonococci and Meningococci

 

Mueller Hinton Broth, 500gm

For sensitivity testing to antibiotics in liquid media

 

Muller-Kauffmann Broth Base, 500gm

For the selective enrichment of Salmonella from meats and other food. To download more information, please click here.

 

Mycobiotic Agar, 500gm

For the isolation of fungal pathogens in highly contaminated samples

N

Nitrate Motility Base Medium, 500gm

Recommended medium for the confirmation of Clostridium perfringens. To download more information, please click here.

 

Nutrient Agar, 500gm

For the cultivation of non-fastidious micro organisms in water, feces and other materials 

Nutrient Broth, 500gm

For the cultivation of non-fastidious micro-organisms in water, feces and other materials. To download more information, please click here.

O

OF Basal Medium Basal Medium, 500gm

For the identification of Gram Negative bacteria of medical and santitary importance 

 

OGA Medium, 500gm

For the enumeration and selection of yeast and molds in food samples 

Orange Serum Agar, 500gm

For the isolation and detection of different acid tolerant pathogens in citrus products

 

Osmophilic Agar, 500gm

For the research of osmophilic yeats in foods

P

Peptone Water, (Tryptone Water),  500gm

For carbohydrate fermentation studies and indole production test

 

Phenol Red Broth Base, 500gm

For the study of carbohydrate fermentations  

Phenol Red Dextrose Agar, 500gm

Medium similar to Dextrose Ager withPhenol Red as pH indicator

 

Phenol Red Dextrose Broth, 500gm

For dextrose fermentation studies

 

Phenol Red Sucrose Broth, 500gm

For sucrose fermentation studies

 

Potato Dextrose Agar, 500gm

For the identification, cultivation and enumeration of yeasts and molds in food

 

Potato Dextrose Broth, 500gm

For the cultivation of yeasts and molds

 

Pseudomonas F Agar (King B Medium), 500gm

For the identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa based on production of fluorescein

 

Pseudomonas P Agar (King A Medium), 500gm

For the identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa based on production of pyocyanin

R

Raka-Ray Agar Base, 500gm

Selective medium to isolate lactic acid bacteria in beer and beer fermentation processes.

 

Rappaport Soy Broth, 500gm

Enrichment medium for Salmonella from meats, dairy product, feces and sewage polluted water  

Reinforced Clostridial Agar, 500gm

For the cultivation and enumeration of Clostridium and other anerobic micro organisims

 

Rogosa SL Agar, 500gm

Selective medium for the cultivation of Lactobacilli in medical and food microbiology

 

Rogosa SL Broth, 500gm

Selective medium to cultivate Lactobacilli in medical and food microbiology

 

Rose Bengal Agar + Chloramphenicol, 500gm

For the culture and selective isolation of yeaast and molds

 

Rothe Broth, 500gm

For the quantative determination of fecal Streptococci

S

Sabouraud Dextrose Agar, 500gm

For the cultivation of yeast and molds

 

Sabouraud Dextrose Broth, 500gm

For the cultivation of yeast and molds

 

Sabouraud Fluid Medium, 500gm

For the cultivation of yeast and molds

 

Salmonella Chrom0genic Agar, 500gm

For the isolation of Salmonella in clinical samples, foods and waters

 

SS Agar, 500gm

Selective medium for the isolation of Salmonella and Shigella

 

Schaedler Agar, 500gm

For the cultivation of anaerobic microorganisms from contaminated specimens

 

Schaedler Broth, 500gm

For the cultivation of anaerobes present in clinical samples and food

 

Selenite Cystine Broth, 500gm

For the selective enrichment of Salmonella and some strains of Shigella 

 

Sim Medium, 500gm

For the identification and differentiation of Enterobacteriaceae

 

Simmons Citrate Agar, 500gm

For the determination of citrate utilization by Enterobacteriacaeae

 

Slanetz-Bartley Medium, 500gm

For the detection and enumeration of intestinal Enterococci by the membrane filtration filtration technique

 

Sodium Selenite Broth, 500gm

For the selective isolation of Salmonella in foods

 

SPS Agar, 500gm

For the isolation of Clostridium perfringens from foods

 

Staphylococcus Agar No 110, 500gm

For the isolation of Staphylococci

 

Streptococcus Selective Agar, 500gm

For the enrichment and isolation of Streptococcus from diverse clinical materials and of highly contaminated products of sanitary importance

 

Streptococcus Selective Broth, 500gm

For the selective growth of Streptococci from clinical samples

 

Stuart Transport Medium, 500gm

For transport and maintenance of all kinds of samples

T

TCBS Agar, 500gm

For the selective isolation of Vibrio spp. To download more information, please click here.

 

Tetrathionate Broth Base, 500gm

For the selective enrichment of Salmonella species from foods, waters, feces, urine and other materials  

Thioglycollate Broth, 500gm

For sterility assays of biological and pharmaceutical products

 

Thioglycollate Fluid Medium, 500gm

For the cultivation of aerobic and anaerobic micro organisms in sterility tests

 

Todd Hewitt Broth, 500gm

For the cultivation of Group A Streptococci, group A Haemoyticus, Pneumococci and other fastidious organisms

 

Triple Sugar Iron Agar, 500gm

For the identification and the differentiation of Enterobacteria. To download more information, please click here.

 

Trypticasein Dextrose Medium, 500gm

For the differentiation of anaerobic micro organisms, based on dextrose fermentation and motility

 

Trypticasein Soy Agar, 500gm

For general Bacteriology methods and the determination of hemolytic reactions. To download more information, please click here.

 

Trypticasein Soy Broth, 500gm

For general laboratory use and to cultivate fastidious micro organisms. To download more information, please click here.

 

Tryptone Soy Agar, 500gm

For the detection and enumeration of E.coli and other Coliform bacteria

 

TSC Agar Base, 500gm

For the detection and enumeration of Clostridium perfringens 

TSN Agar, 500gm

For the selective isolation of Clostridium perfringens from foods and other materials

U

Urea Agar Base, 500gm

For the differentiation of Enterobacteria on the basis of urease production

 

Urea Broth, 500gm

For the differentiation of Enterobacteria, particularly Proteus from Salmonella and Shigella  

Urea Indole Broth, 500gm

For the identification of Enterobacteria on the basis of urease and indole production and the transdeamination of tryptophan (TDA)

V

Violet Red Bile Agar with Glucose, 500gm

For the cultivation and enumeration of Enterobacteria in water, foods and other materials

 

Violet Red Bile Agar with Lactose, 500gm

Selective Medium for the detection and enumeration of Coliforms in dairy products, water and foods  

Vogel Johnson Agar, 500gm

For the isolation of Staphylococcus aureus from clinical samples and foods

W

Wilkins Chalgren Medium, 500gm

For susceptibility testing as well as for the isolation and culture of anaerobic bacteria in general

 

Wilkins Chalgren Medium II, 500gm

For the general development and microbial sensitivity tests of anaerobic agents  

WL Differential Agar, 500gm

For use in control of industrial fermentation processes, especially in brewery

 

WL Nutrient Agar, 500gm

For the determination of microbial flora in beer fermentation processes and manufacturing

 

Wort Agar, 500gm

For the cultivation and enumeration of yeasts

X

XLD Agar,  500gm

Solid selective medium for the isolation of Salmonella

 

XLT4 Agar Base, 500gm

For the isolation of pathogenic Enterobacteria specially Salmonella 

Y

YEAST EXTRACT AGAR

For the enumeration of a wide spectrum of bacteria, yeasts, and moulds in water

 

YERSINIA SELECTIVE AGAR BASE

Selective medium for Yersinia enterocolitica used with supplement

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