Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Malt Extract Agar (MEA) – 100 g
This mix is designed for mushroom tissue culture work. It combines high-quality malt extract, peptone G (a digest of gelatin), dextrose, and a clean agar base. Together, these ingredients provide a nutrient-rich, reliable medium for steady mycelium growth.
A 100 g bag will make about 1.8 liters of MEA solution, enough to pour roughly 70–80 standard 100 mm Petri dishes.
Formula (by weight):
35.7% Malt Extract
1.8% Peptone G (pancreatic digest of gelatin)
35.7% Dextrose
26.8% Agar
Preparation steps:
Dissolve 100 g of MEA powder into 1.8 L of distilled water.
Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring to fully dissolve.
Sterilize in an autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes.
Pour into sterile Petri dishes inside a still air box or flow hood.
Lab tip: Always let your agar cool just enough to handle comfortably before pouring—too hot and you’ll get excess condensation, too cold and it will start to solidify in the flask.
Malt Extract Agar (MEA) – 100 g
This mix is designed for mushroom tissue culture work. It combines high-quality malt extract, peptone G (a digest of gelatin), dextrose, and a clean agar base. Together, these ingredients provide a nutrient-rich, reliable medium for steady mycelium growth.
A 100 g bag will make about 1.8 liters of MEA solution, enough to pour roughly 70–80 standard 100 mm Petri dishes.
Formula (by weight):
35.7% Malt Extract
1.8% Peptone G (pancreatic digest of gelatin)
35.7% Dextrose
26.8% Agar
Preparation steps:
Dissolve 100 g of MEA powder into 1.8 L of distilled water.
Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring to fully dissolve.
Sterilize in an autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes.
Pour into sterile Petri dishes inside a still air box or flow hood.
Lab tip: Always let your agar cool just enough to handle comfortably before pouring—too hot and you’ll get excess condensation, too cold and it will start to solidify in the flask.