It is rich in carbohydrates and is ideally suitable for use in media employed for cultivation of fungi such as, Malt Agar, Malt Extract Agar, Yeast Malt Agar, etc.
Malt Extract Powder is prepared from aqueous extract of sprouted malt grains and dried at low temperature to preserve nutrients present in the form of carbohydrates and nitrogenous substances.
Appearance
Cream to brownish yellow Homogenous Free flowing powder.
Solubility
Freely soluble in distilled/purified water,insoluble in alcohol.
Clarity
1% w/v aqueous solution remains clear without haziness after autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121ºC) for 15 minutes.
Reaction
Reaction of 10% w/v aqueous solution at 25ºC.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store below 30°C. Use before expiry date on the label.