CompactDry YM - Yeast and mould

CompactDry YM - Yeast and mould

The ready-to-use CompactDry YM differentiates Yeast and mould through characteristic colour development and morphology. The medium contains the chromogenic enzyme substrate "X-Phos" which results in blue yeast colonies.

Mould forms "cotton wool" colonies with a characteristic colour. The air space between the dehydrated culture media and the cover facilitates 3-dimension growth of Yeast and mould, rendering the characterisation of colonies much easier.

Yeast and mould can be present at any stage during food processing; from the crops in the field, storage of raw material, food preparation, and finished products.

Yeast and mould are generally spore forming microorganisms, and these spores are resistant to harsh conditions such as extreme pH, drought, and temperature. Yeast and mould count indicates environmental cleanliness of production areas. Due to their high tolerance to environmental conditions, failure to detect yeast and mould in production areas can result in food spoilage.

Incubation
Time: 3-7 days
Temperature: 25+/- 1°C 

Interpretation
Yeast: Blue or White to creme colonies
Mould: Cottony colonies with mould colors

Advantages

• Ready to use
  
• Sealed lid to minimise cross contamination
  
• Stackable 
  
• Can be stored at roomtemperature
  
• No spreader needed

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