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10 Grams (powdered) Nutrient Agar (Dehydrated) Lightning Fast FREE Shipping! (1-2 business days). HIGHEST QUALITY LABORATORY GRADE NUTRIENT AGAR AVAILABLE Nutrient Agar is a microbiological growth medium commonly used for the routine cultivation of non-fastidious bacteria. It is useful because it remains solid even at relatively high temperatures. Also, bacteria grown in nutrient agar grows on the surface, and is clearly visible as small colonies. 10 grams will yield approximately 435ml of Nutrient Agar Solution which will yield 14-16, 100mm Petri Dishes at 20-30ml per dish. FORMULA: 21.7% Pancreatic Digest of Gelatin (Peptone G) 13% Beef Extract 65.2% Agar Agar SOLUTION INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1: Dissolve 10g of Nutrient Agar in 435ml of Distilled Water Step 2: Adjust pH to 7.0 Step 3: Autoclave at 121 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes Step 4: Pour into Petri Dishes Got a Question? Our staff Chemist would be happy to help! Just send us a note! Can't Find the Exact Agar Growth Media or quantity you are Looking for? Let us know, perhaps we can help!