DM50071 | Malt Extract

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Principle: Malt extract powder is prepared from aqueous extract of sprouted barley malt grains and dried at low temperature to preserve nutrients present in the form of carbohydrates and nitrogenous substances. It is a good source of carbohydrate particularly maltose, approximately 60-65%. The malt extract is used for cultivation of yeasts and molds. The commonly used malt extract media are malt extract agar, malt yeast extract sucrose agar etc.

Use: Rich in carbohydrates and recommended to use as culture media ingredient in variety of media cultivation of fungi etc.,

Storage and Shelf Life: The product is highly hygroscopic; keep the container tightly closed at all times and store it properly as per the conditions mentioned on the label. The declared expiry is valid only when stored as per the conditions mentioned on the label.

Note: Sterilize media immediately after reconstitution.

Disposal: To avoid the contamination or propagation of any hazardous microbes used, unusable or modified preparation of this product must be disposed after autoclaving or incineration after completion of task.

 

 

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