Malt Extract Agar – 100g

Malt Extract Agar is a prepared culture medium supplied in a 100g pack for educational microbiology use. This nutrient‑rich agar is commonly used to support the growth of yeasts, moulds, and fungi, making it a valuable resource for school and college biology laboratories.

Malt Extract Agar contains malt extract as a carbon and energy source, along with agar as a solidifying agent. It provides favourable conditions for fungal cultivation and observation, allowing clear visualisation of colony morphology over time.

With no UN number and no assigned CAS number, Malt Extract Agar is not classified as hazardous for transport when handled appropriately. It is supplied in dehydrated form for easy preparation and long shelf life.

Key Features

• Malt Extract Agar dehydrated culture medium
• 100g pack – suitable for multiple preparations
• Designed for cultivation of fungi and yeasts
• Rich nutrient composition for reliable microbial growth
• No UN number – non‑hazardous for standard handling
• Supplied as a powder for easy storage and preparation
• Suitable for school biology laboratories and prep rooms

Ideal for School Science Lessons

Malt Extract Agar is well suited to GCSE and A‑Level biology lessons, particularly when studying microorganisms, fungi, and aseptic technique. All use should be conducted under appropriate supervision and in line with school laboratory guidelines.

• Growing and observing yeasts and moulds
• Studying fungal colony morphology
• Practising aseptic technique
• Supporting lessons on microorganisms and decomposition
• Developing laboratory skills in media preparation and observation

Reliable, easy to prepare, and curriculum‑relevant, Malt Extract Agar 100g is an essential microbiology medium that supports practical investigation and helps students gain hands‑on experience with fungal growth and laboratory techniques.