Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) with Tartaric Acid (TA), Low pH, 25mL Mono Plates, 7-Day QC, 10/Pk

Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) with Tartaric Acid (TA) is a selective fungal growth medium designed for the cultivation, enumeration, and isolation of yeasts and molds in pharmaceutical, food, beverage, and environmental applications. The addition of tartaric acid (TA) lowers the pH of the medium—typically to around 3.5—creating a highly acidic environment that inhibits bacterial growth while promoting robust fungal recovery.

This low pH formulation is particularly well-suited for microbial monitoring in cleanroom environments, raw material screening, and air/surface sampling in critical production areas where fungal contamination must be carefully controlled. The 25mL agar fill per plate provides a stable surface and minimizes dehydration during prolonged incubation periods.

Plates are mono-packaged (bagged together but not individually wrapped), offering a balance between sterility and workflow efficiency. Each lot undergoes a 7-day Quality Control (QC) release, confirming sterility and consistent performance before shipment.

• Selective for yeasts and molds with minimized bacterial interference
• Acidified with tartaric acid (TA) to achieve low pH (~3.5)
• 25mL deep fill helps prevent agar drying during long incubations
• Suitable for environmental monitoring, cleanroom sampling, and product testing
• Mono packaging supports aseptic workflows in controlled areas
• 7-Day QC release ensures tested and validated performance
• Packaged 10 plates per pack, ready for immediate use

This PDA with Tartaric Acid is a critical tool for fungal surveillance and quality control in regulated environments, offering consistent performance where high sensitivity to fungal contamination is essential.

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