BD Difco Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (210950) is used for the cultivation of yeasts, molds and aciduric microorganisms.
Approximate Formula Per Liter
Peptic Digest of Animal Tissue...................................... 5.0 g
Pancreatic Digest of Casein.......................................... 5.0 g
Dextrose.................................................................... 40.0 g
Agar.......................................................................... 15.0 g
Directions for Preparation from Dehydrated Product
1. Suspend/dissolve 65g of the powder in 1 L of purified water and mix thoroughly.
2. Heat the agar media with frequent agitation and boil for 1 minute to completely
dissolve the powder. Avoid overheating which could cause a softer medium.
3. Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes.
4. Test samples of the finished product for performance using stable, typical control cultures.