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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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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