Easy Plate YM-R, detects yeast and mold, 100 sheets per pack (25 x 4), 38210000, JAPAN

With EasyPlate YM R, yeast and mold can be differentiated by color development. The medium contains the chromogenic enzyme substrate X-Phos, which turns blue with many yeast species. Molds form fluffy colonies with a characteristic color. Antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth. EasyPlate YMR allows for very good 3-dimensional growth of yeast and mold. EasyPlate YMR has been submitted for AOAC certification

With EasyPlate YM R, yeast and mold can be differentiated by color development. The medium contains the chromogenic enzyme substrate X-Phos, which turns blue with many yeast species. Molds form fluffy colonies with a characteristic color. Antibiotics inhibit bacterial growth. EasyPlate YMR allows for very good 3-dimensional growth of yeast and mold. EasyPlate YMR has been submitted for AOAC certification

Viable count in water or liquid food |Place 1 ml of sample (dilute if necessary) in the center of the EasyPlate YM-R  

Viable count in solid food |Add buffer solution to the sample and homogenize using a Stomacher®. Place 1 ml of sample (dilute if necessary) in the center of the dry pad on the EasyPlate YM-R 

Viable count in swab test samples |Use the swab to wipe the surface, then insert it into the unit with the elution solution. Place 1 ml of the eluate (dilute if necessary) in the center of the EasyPlate YM-R.

Test instructions

Open the lid and place 1 ml of sample in the center of the EasyPlate YM-R 

The sample automatically and evenly diffuses into the pad, converting the dry pad into a gel within seconds.

Replace the lid on the plate and write the required information in the memo section.

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After incubation, count the number of colored colonies under the plate.