Description
INGREDIENT: Agar Agar Fine Powder (E 406)
Natural Seaweed gelatin: Vegan/Vegetarian
Alternative to normal gelatin 100% Food grade
Gel Strength: 850-1000
Sourced from Europe, Packaged in Australia
Gelling temperature: – 35 °C to 43 °C
Looking to Make Agar Plates or more Pre-Mixes? Check these listings in our store.
Can also be used for Plant tissue culture.
For Mycology:
Direction: To make 500 ml of liquid to fill agar Petri dishes, use 10 gms of agar-agar powder along with other sugars and nutrition of your choice.
For plant tissue culture:
Solidifying agents like Agar play a vital role in tissue culture media, providing essential support for the optimal growth and development of plants when incorporated into the medium. Additionally, the inclusion of solidifying agents helps ensure the even distribution of nutrients, hormones, and other crucial elements throughout the culture medium.
Add 6-10 gms (depending on desired density) of agar and other ingredients to 1000ml of water. Adjust to desired Ph of around 5.4-5.8; Autoclave at 15psi, 121°C for 20 minutes.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
