Difco™ Nutrient Agar 1.5%, BD

Nutrient Agar 1.5% is used for cultivating a variety of microorganisms and with the addition of blood or other enrichment can be used for cultivating fastidious microorganisms.

• Beef extract provides essential nutrients
• Sodium chloride maintains the osmotic balance
• Agar is the solidifying agent

Nutrient Agar 1.5% is a slightly alkaline modification of Nutrient Agar and is a general-purpose medium. Since the medium contains 0.8% sodium chloride, it can be used as a base for enrichment with blood, ascitic fluid, or other supplements for cultivating fastidious microorganisms.