HC Agar Base provides a nutrient-rich environment tailored for the growth of diverse fungal species. It contains Tryptone and Soy Peptone, which offer a balanced source of nitrogen, amino acids, and peptides. Yeast Extract provides essential B-complex vitamins and growth factors. Dextrose is included at a high concentration as a fermentable carbohydrate and primary energy source. To ensure the medium is selective for fungi, it is typically supplemented with Chloramphenicol or other antibiotics to inhibit the growth of accompanying bacterial flora. Magnesium Sulfate and Ammonium Chloride provide essential ions and minerals to stimulate fungal metabolism. The buffering capacity is managed by Dipotassium Phosphate to maintain an optimal pH for yeast and mold development.
Advantages
- Cosmetic Industry Specialty: Designed specifically for the microbiological analysis of cosmetics, where effective neutralization of bacteria is required.
- High Recovery: Supports the growth of a wide range of yeasts and molds, including fastidious species often found as contaminants.
- Excellent Selectivity: When properly supplemented, it prevents the overgrowth of bacteria, allowing for accurate fungal counts.
- Robust Nutrient Profile: The combination of peptones and yeast extract ensures rapid colony development and clear morphology.
- Standardized Testing: Provides reproducible results in routine quality control and shelf-life studies.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number |
2001 |
| Brand |
Condalab |
| Application |
Enumeration of yeasts and molds in cosmetics |
| Typical Composition (g/L) |
Tryptone (5.0); Soy Peptone (5.0); Yeast Extract (2.0); Dextrose (20.0); Dipotassium Phosphate (1.0); Magnesium Sulfate (0.5); Ammonium Chloride (1.0); Bacteriological Agar (20.0) |
| Final pH (at 25 °C) |
7.0 ± 0.2 |
| Preparation |
54.5 g/L |
| Storage Temperature |
2 – 25 °C |
Available packaging options
| 2001 |
500 g plastic bottle |
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