Ar Nutrient Agar
Analytical Culture Media
Analytical Reagent

Culture Media: Nutrient Agar

Analytical Reagent grade Nutrient Agar manufactured for bacterial culture, microbiology, and laboratory applications. Our AR grade general-purpose medium provides reliable nutrient base for bacterial cultivation, isolation, and maintenance in clinical diagnostics and research applications.

  • Analytical Grade Purity
  • General Purpose Medium
  • Bacterial Cultivation
  • Microbiology Applications
  • Clinical Diagnostics
  • Research Laboratory Use
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Technical Specifications

Medium Type: General purpose bacteriological agar
Peptone Content: 5.0 g/L
Beef Extract: 3.0 g/L
Sodium Chloride: 5.0 g/L
Agar: 15.0 g/L
Final pH (25°C): 7.4 ± 0.2
Physical State: Light tan powder
Gel Strength: ≥600 g/cm²
Clarity: Clear to slightly opalescent
Solubility: 28.0 g/L in distilled water
Sterilization: 121°C for 15 minutes
Storage Temperature: 10-30°C, dry place
Shelf Life: 60 months from manufacture
Packaging: 500g, 1kg, 5kg containers

Applications

General Bacterial Cultivation
Microbiology Studies
Clinical Microbiology
Isolation Procedures
Antimicrobial Testing
Quality Control
Educational Microbiology
Food Microbiology
Research Applications
Colony Counting
Strain Maintenance
Environmental Sampling

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized Nutrient Agar grades tailored for specific microbiological requirements, ensuring optimal performance and regulatory compliance across diverse laboratory applications.

AR Grade (Analytical Reagent)
pH: 7.4±0.2 Gel Strength: ≥600 g/cm² Clarity: Excellent Application: General bacteriology
Clinical Grade
USP/EP Compliant Growth Promotion: Validated Sterility: Guaranteed Application: Clinical diagnostics
Research Grade
High Purity Components Batch Consistency: Guaranteed Performance: Optimized Application: Advanced research
Ready-to-Use Grade
Pre-poured Plates Sterile Packaging Extended Shelf Life Application: Routine testing

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's AR Grade Nutrient Agar is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international microbiological standards including USP, EP, and ISO specifications. Our analytical-grade production ensures consistent performance and regulatory compliance.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
USP/EP Grade Specifications
Growth Promotion Testing
Sterility Validation
Excellent Bacterial Growth Support
Batch-to-Batch Consistency
Traceable Certificate of Analysis
Temperature-Controlled Logistics

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

AR Grade Nutrient Agar exhibits exceptional growth-supporting properties essential for general bacterial cultivation. Its balanced nutrient composition ensures reliable performance in microbiology laboratories and bacterial isolation procedures.

Nutritional Properties
Peptone Content: 5.0 g/L (nitrogen source)
Beef Extract: 3.0 g/L (vitamin source)
Agar Content: 15.0 g/L (gelling agent)
Total Nitrogen: 1.2-1.5% available nitrogen
Physical Properties
Final pH: 7.4 ± 0.2 at 25°C
Gel Strength: Firm, clear gel
Color: Light amber, translucent
Clarity: Clear after sterilization
Growth Performance
E. coli Growth: Excellent growth, typical colonies
Staphylococcus Growth: Good growth, characteristic colonies
Bacillus Growth: Excellent growth and sporulation
General Bacteria: Universal growth support
Quality Specifications
Sterility: Sterile, no contamination
Growth Promotion: ≥90% recovery rate
pH Stability: ±0.1 units during incubation
Water Activity: Optimal for bacterial growth
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: 3 years (powder), 1 week (prepared)
Storage Temperature: 15-25°C (powder), 2-8°C (prepared)
Moisture Sensitivity: Keep dry, sealed containers
Heat Stability: Autoclave stable 121°C/15min

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate AR Grade Nutrient Agar superiority in bacterial cultivation with exceptional growth promotion, universal support capability, and reproducibility across diverse microbiology procedures and isolation protocols.

Growth Performance

Recovery: 95%+ bacterial isolation rate

Universal growth support
Nutrition Quality

Support: Complete nutritional profile

Optimal bacterial nutrition
Colony Clarity

Visibility: Clear colony morphology

Excellent observation quality
Incubation Time

Growth: 18-24 hours optimal

Standard incubation period
Batch Consistency

Variation: ±1% performance deviation

Outstanding reproducibility
Sterility Assurance

Quality: Zero contamination rate

Complete sterility guarantee

Safety Information

Generally safe microbiological medium with minimal hazard. Handle with standard laboratory precautions including gloves and safety glasses. Avoid inhalation of powder and ensure proper sterilization before disposal. Follow biosafety protocols for cultured specimens.

Low Hazard
Biological Material
Standard Precautions

Storage & Handling

Store dehydrated medium in original containers in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Keep containers tightly closed and use clean, sterile techniques for preparation. Prepared plates should be stored at 2-8°C and used within one week.

Cool, dry storage (15-25°C)
Moisture protection essential
Sterile preparation techniques
Refrigerate prepared media

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Nutrient agar provides essential growth factors through peptone nitrogen sources and beef extract nutrients, enabling optimal bacterial cultivation with balanced pH buffering and consistent gel matrix formation.

Protein Hydrolysis

Peptone provides amino acids and peptides for bacterial protein synthesis

Essential nitrogen source for growth
Nutrient Availability

Beef extract supplies vitamins, minerals, and growth factors

Complete nutritional support
pH Buffering

Sodium chloride and phosphates maintain optimal pH range

Stable growth environment
Gel Matrix

Agar provides solid support matrix for bacterial colony formation

Isolated colony development

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures global microbiology laboratory access with complete documentation packages supporting international clinical and diagnostic standards.

Clinical Standards

Clinical microbiology laboratory testing specifications

ISO 11133 Compliance

Microbiology culture media preparation and testing standards

USP Grade Available

United States Pharmacopeia microbiology testing standards

European Pharmacopoeia

EP microbiology testing method compliance

CLSI Method Support

Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute protocols

SDS Documentation

Multi-language Safety Data Sheets (16 sections, GHS compliant)

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's microbiology team provides comprehensive culture media support, troubleshooting assistance, and diagnostic services to optimize nutrient agar performance in your specific applications.

Media Development
  • Culture protocol optimization
  • Growth promotion testing
  • pH and nutrient optimization
  • Quality control procedures
Microbiology Services
  • Media performance verification
  • Bacterial isolation support
  • Sterility testing protocols
  • Method validation assistance
Technical Support
  • Culture troubleshooting consultation
  • Aseptic technique training
  • Laboratory protocol development
  • Quality assurance guidance
Supply Solutions
  • Consistent media preparation
  • Emergency supply arrangements
  • Custom formulation options
  • Cold chain distribution

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our nutrient agar production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable manufacturing practices, waste reduction systems, and comprehensive environmental impact management for microbiology operations.

Waste Minimization

Optimized formulation reducing packaging and waste generation

Water Conservation

Efficient manufacturing processes with water recycling

Energy Efficiency

Low-energy sterilization and manufacturing processes

Safe Disposal

Autoclave sterilization and safe disposal protocols

ISO 14001

Environmental management system certified production

Sustainable Packaging

Recyclable containers and minimal packaging design

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's state-of-the-art microbiology media manufacturing facility employs advanced sterilization technology with continuous monitoring systems to ensure consistent nutrient agar quality and performance across all production batches.

Preparation Process

Precise nutrient blending with controlled pH and agar concentration

Consistent bacterial growth promotion
Quality Testing

Multi-organism validation including growth promotion and sterility testing

Bacterial performance and sterility verification
Quality Systems

ISO 9001:2015 quality management with microbiology compliance

Continuous improvement and validation protocols
Sterile Packaging

Aseptic packaging with contamination prevention protocols

Sterility maintenance and shelf-life optimization

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive microbiology laboratory data demonstrating nutrient agar effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified performance metrics and cultivation method validations.

General Microbiology
Growth Promotion: >95% viable organisms Universal Support: Most bacterial species Colony Formation: Clear morphology
Educational Institutions
Curriculum Support: 400+ educational protocols Reproducibility: >99% consistent results Safety: Non-selective formulation
Quality Control Labs
Reliability: 99.9% batch consistency Efficiency: 18-24 hour cultivation Versatility: Multi-organism support

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Media Quality

Consistently excellent bacterial growth promotion with optimal nutrient balance and pH stability

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability with strategic inventory management and sterile production scheduling

Microbiology Expertise

Dedicated microbiology team provides culture media development and cultivation support

Quality Assurance

Traceable certificates with comprehensive microbiology validation and clinical method support

Global Standards

International compliance with clinical, USP, and microbiology specifications for worldwide acceptance

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with microbiology laboratories and custom media development services