Agar Agar (500g)

Agar Agar (500g) Highlights

• Versatile Gelling Agent: Agar agar is a popular gelling agent derived from seaweed. It is widely used in microbiology for preparing culture media due to its ability to form a firm gel at room temperature.
• Nutrient-Rich Medium Base: As a base for culture media, agar agar provides a solid surface for microbial growth. It is often supplemented with nutrients to support specific organisms.
• Heat Stable Gel: Agar agar gels are relatively heat stable, allowing them to be sterilized by autoclaving without degrading. This property is crucial for sterile laboratory procedures.
• Food Grade Applications: Beyond laboratory use, agar agar is also utilized in the food industry as a vegetarian alternative to gelatin for thickening and stabilizing desserts and other food products.
• Soluble in Hot Water: Agar agar needs to be dissolved in boiling water to form a solution. It will then solidify upon cooling, creating the characteristic gel structure.

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	This item Agar Agar (500g) GH₵ 1,100	M52 Diluent - Hematology Reagent GH₵ 1,100	M30 Diluent - Laboratory Reagent GH₵ 900
Type	Laboratory Equipment	Laboratory Equipment	Laboratory Equipment
Condition	Brand New	Brand New	Brand New
Number of Pieces	1	1	1
Laboratory Equipment	Reagents	Reagents	Reagents
Price	GH₵ 1,100	GH₵ 1,100	GH₵ 900