Agar Agar; Type I

Agar Agar; Type I is used as a solidifying agent used in microbiological culture media.

Agar is a phycocolloid, water soluble polysaccharide, extracted from a group of red-purple marine algae (Class Rhodophyceae) including Gelidium and Gracilaria. Agar is normally used in final concentration of 1-2% for solidification of culture media. 

Gelling temperature: 30°C - 40°C