Gelidium based Drosophila agar is an inexpensive growth medium especially suited to the growth and nutrient requirements of Drosophila without the expense of bacteriological grades. This is a food grade agar which offers excellent clarity.

• White to light tan, homogenous, free flowing powder
• pH (1,5%): 6,0 to 8,0
• Water: ≤11%
• Ash: ≤6,5%
• Gel point and strength (1,5%): 34 to 38 °C and 600 to 1100 g/cm²

Total plate count: ≤500 cfu/g; Coliforms: ≤3 cfu/g; E. coli: 0 cfu/g; Salmonella: 0 cfu/g; Yeast and Mold: ≤200 cfu/g.