Yeast Extract Peptone Dextrose Agar H
Also known as：YPD Agar
Yeast Extract Peptone Dextrose Agar H is used for the propagation and cultivation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and other yeasts in molecular microbiology procedures.
- Category
- Dehydrated Culture Media
- Dissolve per litre
- 65 g
- Pack sizes
- 500 g · 5 kg · 25 kg
- Certifications
- Halal
Data updated：2026-11-06
Overview
Yeast Extract Peptone Dextrose Agar H (YPD agar) is the standard solid medium for laboratory yeast: yeast extract supplies vitamins and growth factors, peptone supplies nitrogen, and glucose provides an ample carbon source, giving rich, fast growth for plating, single-colony isolation and maintenance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and other yeasts, and the everyday medium for yeast expression systems in molecular biology. Halal-certified and made from food-grade raw materials.
Product highlights
- Halal certified, suitable for the Malaysian, Indonesian, and Middle Eastern markets
- Manufactured to the standard formulation, 65 g per litre
- Available in 500 g / 5 kg / 25 kg, from laboratory to industrial scale
- COA, specification sheet, and technical data sheet available; samples on request
- Manufactured in Taiwan with reliable supply
Frequently asked questions
01How much powder per litre?
Use 65 g per litre of deionised water; preparation and sterilisation conditions are given on the specification sheet.
02How do I request a bulk quotation, and can you provide a COA?
Yes. This product is available in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg. Tell us your application and volume when requesting a quotation; we reply within one working day and can supply the COA, specification sheet, and technical data sheet.
Academic citation
Products from this range have been cited as the culture media source in a peer-reviewed study by a National Taiwan University research team:
Chan et al. (2024). Single-strain probiotics enhance growth, anti-pathogen immunity, and resistance to Nocardia seriolae in grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) via gut microbiota modulation. Animal Microbiome, 6, 67. Springer Nature.
Media attribution: Tryptone Soy Broth, MRS medium, LB broth, beef extract, peptone, yeast extract, agar (STBIO, New Taipei, Taiwan)
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