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Yeast extract-malt extract agar

Composition per liter:

Agar 20.0 g
Yeast extract (BD-Difco) 4.0 g
Malt extract (BD-Difco) 10.0 g
Glucose 4.0 g

pH 7.3±0.1

Preparation of Medium: Add components to distilled/deionized water and bring volume to 1.0 L. Mix thoroughly. Gently heat and bring to boiling. Distribute into tubes or flasks. Autoclave for 15 min at 121oC.

Reference: Downes F. P. and Ito K., (Eds.). 2001/ Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods, 4th Ed., APHA, Washington, D.C.