Agar, Drosophila

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. Appearance: White to light tan, homogenous, free flowing powder. Melting Point (1.5%): 82-88°C, pH (1.5%): 6.0-8.0, Water: <11%, Ash: <6.5%, Gel Point (1.5%): 34-38°C, Gel Strength (1.5%): 600-1100g/cm2, Identification A: Passes, Identification B: Passes, Foreign Insoluble Matter: <10%, Foreign Organic Matter: <1%, Foreign Starch: None Detected, Gelatin: None Detected, Water Absorption: <75ml, Acid-insoluble Ash: <0.5%, Arsenic: <0.0003%, Lead: <0.001%, Heavy Metals (Pb): <0.004%, Microbiological Analysis: Total Plate Count: <500cfu/g, Coliforms: <3cfu/g, E. coli: 0 cfu/g, Salmonella: 0 cfu/g, Yeast and Mold: <200cfu/g