Nutrient Agar Powder 500g – High‑Quality Microbiology Culture Medium

This high‑quality Nutrient Agar Powder 500g is an essential culture medium widely used in school and college microbiology laboratories. Identified by CAS No. 9002‑18‑0 and with no UN hazard classification (UN Number: NR), this powdered medium is ideal for the growth, maintenance, and observation of a wide range of non‑pathogenic microorganisms.

Supplied with guidance of 28g per 1 litre of distilled water, this nutrient agar provides reliable, consistent results for microbiology investigations across KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level biology, supporting practical learning in aseptic technique, culturing methods, and colony morphology.

Key Features

• High‑quality Nutrient Agar Powder suitable for microbiology lessons
• Supplied in a large 500g container
• UN Number: NR (Not Regulated)
• CAS Number: 9002‑18‑0
• Standard preparation: 28g per 1 L of distilled water
• Supports growth of a wide range of safe, non‑pathogenic microorganisms
• Suitable for educational establishments only

How Nutrient Agar Powder Can Be Used in School Science Lessons

Nutrient agar is a core microbiology medium used to teach important practical skills. It is ideal for:

• Culturing microorganisms for observation and analysis
• Teaching aseptic technique at KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level
• Colony‑forming experiments using safe microbe samples
• Investigating environmental microorganisms (e.g., contact plates)
• Comparative studies using different growth media

Consistent, reliable, and easy to prepare, this Nutrient Agar Powder is an essential resource for safe and engaging microbiology practicals