Illustrative image only. Actual product may vary.Czapek Yeast Autolysate Agar
Also known as：CYA
- Category
- Dehydrated Culture Media
- Dissolve per litre
- 55.01 g
- Pack sizes
- 500 g · 5 kg · 25 kg
Data updated：2026-11-06
Overview
Czapek Yeast Autolysate Agar is an agar (solid) medium, a standard formulation for cultivating yeasts and moulds. Czapek with added yeast extract, used in the taxonomy and sporulation studies of Aspergillus and Penicillium. STBIO manufactures it from food-grade raw materials in an ISO 22000 certified facility, with a COA for every batch.
Choosing a medium for yeasts and moulds
Potato Dextrose Agar and Sabouraud Dextrose Agar are the two general-purpose media most often used for yeasts and moulds. The former promotes mycelial growth and sporulation for morphological work; the latter's low pH itself suppresses bacteria. Malt-based media suit the cultivation and maintenance of yeasts, while the Czapek range is used for the taxonomy of filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus. Broths are for propagation, agars for enumeration and isolation.
Product highlights
- Manufactured to the standard formulation, 55.01 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
01Do I need to suppress bacterial growth in fungal testing?
It depends on the sample. For foods or environmental samples with high bacterial loads, the pH is usually lowered or antibiotics are added to suppress bacteria. Follow the requirements of your chosen method; we are happy to advise.
02How much powder per litre?
Use 55.01 g per litre of deionised water; preparation and sterilisation conditions are given on the specification sheet.
03How 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.