MacConkey Agar – Selective Bacterial Culture Medium
 
Catalog Number: AS-1282
 
Size: 100G, 500G, Bulk
 
Ausamics MacConkey Agar is a selective and differential medium designed to isolate Gram-negative bacteria and detect lactose fermentation. Widely used for identifying enteric pathogens like  E. coli and Salmonella, it’s a staple in water, food, and clinical research.
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Key Benefits
Selective: Bile salts and crystal violet inhibit Gram-positive bacteria.
Differential: Lactose and neutral red distinguish fermenters (pink/red) from non-fermenters (colorless).
Reliable: ≥ 99% purity ensures precise results every time.
 
Specifications
Appearance: Pinkish-red powder
Composition: Peptone, lactose, bile salts, sodium chloride, neutral red, crystal violet, agar
pH: 7.1 ± 0.2 at 25°C (prepared)
Storage: 15–25°C, dry, sealed container
 
Preparation
Suspend 50 g in 1 L of deionized water, heat to dissolve, autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes, and pour into plates.
 
Storage
Keep the container at 15-30 °C and prepared medium at 2-8 °C.
 
Note
For laboratory use only—not for human, animal, or therapeutic applications.