Red LME Agar — 6-Pack

Red LME Agar — Bold Colour for Organized Culture Work

Red LME Agar combines the reliable nutrition of light malt extract with a bold red background that makes culture tracking intuitive and efficient. Whether you are running parallel experiments, managing multiple species, or tracking successive transfer generations, the vivid colour keeps your workflow organized without labels or guesswork.

What's Included

6 pre-poured sterile agar cups (4 oz clear plastic cups with lids), ready for immediate use. Each cup contains a firm, red-tinted LME agar surface coloured with food-safe dye.

Why Red LME Agar?

• High-visibility colour coding — the bold red is impossible to confuse with other agar types, even in a crowded incubator.
• Clear mycelium visibility — white mycelial growth stands out sharply against the red background.
• Full LME nutrition — same balanced malt extract formula as our standard LME agar for reliable, consistent growth.
• Multi-generation tracking — assign Red to a specific transfer generation or species group for a streamlined workflow.

How to Use

1. Work inside a still air box (SAB) or in front of a laminar flow hood.
2. Wipe the cup lid and your tools with 70% isopropyl alcohol.
3. Inoculate the agar surface with spores, a tissue sample, or a culture transfer using a sterile scalpel or inoculation loop.
4. Replace the lid and seal the edge with parafilm.
5. Incubate at 21–24°C (70–75°F) and monitor for growth over 5–14 days.

Why Buy Pre-Made Agar?

• No pressure cooker needed — skip the hours of sterilization and guesswork.
• Consistent quality every time — precise nutrient ratios, proper gel firmness, zero batch variation.
• Sterile and ready to use — produced in our CFIA-licensed facility in Brantford, Ontario.
• No failed pours — no cracked cups, no condensation disasters, no wasted ingredients.
• Save time for what matters — spend your energy on transfers, isolations, and growing mushrooms.

Storage

Store sealed cups in the refrigerator (2–8°C / 36–46°F). Shelf life is 6 months to 1 year when kept sealed and refrigerated. Keep away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Inspect for contamination before use — discard any cup that shows unexpected mould or discolouration before opening.

Price Breakdown

• 6-Pack: $30.00 — just $5.00 per plate.
• Case of 60: $120.00 — only $2.00 per plate (60% savings).

Whether you need a handful for a single project or a full case for ongoing work, we have you covered.

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