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Wallerstein Laboratory (WL) Nutrient Agar (WLN)

CAT No.: AS-1320

 

Wallerstein Laboratory Nutrient Agar (WLN) is a specialized microbiological medium designed for the detection, isolation, and enumeration of yeasts, molds, and bacteria in brewing, winemaking, and food fermentation industries. With its carefully balanced nutrient composition and slightly acidic pH, WLN agar provides excellent differentiation of microbial colonies, making it a gold standard in quality control testing for beer, wine, and beverages.

 

Key Features

  • Optimized for breweries, wineries & fermentation labs

  • Supports growth of yeasts and molds while limiting bacteria

  • Differential medium – colony color and morphology aid identification

  • pH 5.5 ± 0.2 at 25 °C – ideal for beverage microbiology

  • Custom pack sizes available for research or production labs

 

Applications

  • Quality control in beer, wine, cider, and kombucha production

  • Monitoring microbial contamination in food and beverage industries

  • Isolation and differentiation of wild yeasts, lactic acid bacteria, and spoilage organisms

  • Academic and industrial microbiology research

 

Technical Specifications

  • Form: Powdered medium

  • Final pH: 5.5 ± 0.2 (at 25 °C)

  • Store tightly sealed at 15–25 °C, in a dry place.

  • Available in research and bulk quantities

 

Order Wallerstein Laboratory Nutrient Agar (WLN) from Ausamics for reliable performance in brewery, winery, and food microbiology testing.

 

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Wallerstein Laboratory (WL) Nutrient Agar (WLN)

PriceFrom AU$49.00
Quantity
  • WL Nutrient Medium
    Approximate Formula Per Liter
    Yeast Extract..................................................................... 4.0 g
    Pancreatic Digest of Casein.......................................... 5.0 g
    Dextrose............................................................................ 50.0 g
    Monopotassium Phosphate......................................... 0.55 g
    Potassium Chloride................................................... 425.0 mg
    Calcium Chloride......................................................... 125.0 mg
    Magnesium Sulfate.................................................... 125.0 mg
    Ferric Chloride................................................................. 2.5 mg
    Manganese Sulfate......................................................... 2.5 mg
    Agar...................................................................................... 15.0 g
    Bromcresol Green......................................................... 22.0 mg

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