Dichloran Glycerol (DG-18) Agar Base (7592)
Intended Use
The Dichloran Glycerol (DG-18) Agar Base is specifically formulated for the selective isolation and enumeration of yeasts and molds from various food products. This agar is essential for microbiologists and food safety professionals looking to ensure quality control in dried and semi-dried food items.
Product Summary and Explanation
The Dichloran Glycerol Agar Base is developed based on the renowned formulation by Hocking and Pitt. Its unique composition is tailored to facilitate the enumeration and isolation of yeasts and molds from a diverse range of dried and semi-dried foods, such as:
This highly selective medium significantly enhances the recovery of fungal growth, making it a preferred choice for microbiological studies. Notably, in comparative studies, DG-18 Agar Base has demonstrated superior recovery rates of certain molds that are frequently isolated in high quantities from dried foods, outperforming standard DRBC Agar.
For enhanced performance, a modification of DG-18 Agar Base that incorporates Triton-X has been shown to increase the inhibition of aggressively spreading fungi, thereby further improving the reliability of testing results.
Key Features
- Designed for selective isolation of yeasts and molds
- Ideal for a variety of dried and semi-dried food products
- Proven higher recovery rates compared to other agar types
- Modification available for enhanced inhibition of spreading fungi
Specifications
| Brand |
Catalog Number |
Supplement Required |
| Dichloran Glycerol (DG-18) Agar |
7592 |
+ Supplement required. |
