Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA), Dehydrated, 500G

The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Potato Dextrose Agar (Dehydrated) is a versatile medium specifically formulated for isolating and enumerating yeasts and molds in food and dairy products. It complies with international pharmacopoeia standards (EP/USP/JP/BP) and is ideal for testing heat-resistant molds in thermally processed fruits and fruit products, as well as preparing Aspergillus niger for microbial limit tests.

Key Features

1. Wide Applicability:
   • Detects and enumerates yeasts and molds in food and dairy products.
   • Ideal for preparing Aspergillus niger for harmonized microbial limit tests.
2. Complies with Global Standards:
   • Conforms to EP, USP, JP, and BP Microbial Limit Test standards.
3. Suitable for Heat-Resistant Molds:
   • Detects molds in thermally processed fruits and fruit products.
4. Ensures Accurate Identification:
   • The agar used in the medium is carefully screened to support correct pigment production, critical for identifying fungi like Fusaria spp.

Specifications

Applications

1. Food and Dairy Microbiology:
   • Isolate and enumerate yeasts and molds in dairy products and food samples.
2. Pharmaceutical Microbiology:
   • Prepare Aspergillus niger for harmonized microbial limit tests following EP/USP/JP/BP guidelines.
3. Heat-Resistant Mold Testing:
   • Detect molds in thermally processed fruits, fruit products, and other heat-treated samples.
4. Research:
   • Identify fungi such as Fusaria spp. based on pigment production and growth characteristics.

Preparation Instructions

1. Suspend 39g of Potato Dextrose Agar powder in 1 liter of distilled water.
2. Heat to dissolve completely.
3. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.
4. Cool to approximately 50°C, mix thoroughly, and pour into sterile Petri dishes.

Advantages

• Comprehensive Testing: Detects and enumerates a wide variety of yeasts and molds, including heat-resistant species.
• Validated for Global Standards: Meets international pharmacopoeia requirements for pharmaceutical and food microbiology testing.
• Reliable Identification: Supports accurate fungal identification through pigment production.
• Versatile Use: Suitable for multiple industries, including food, dairy, and pharmaceuticals.

Packaging

• Quantity: 500g of dehydrated powder.
• Yield: Prepares 12.8L of medium.

Why Choose Potato Dextrose Agar?

• Trusted by laboratories for fungal detection and enumeration.
• Fully compliant with EP, USP, JP, and BP standards for harmonized microbial limit tests.
• Versatile and reliable for both food and pharmaceutical microbiology applications.