Myco Labs AGAR AGAR Powder 100% Pure High Strength Powder (1 LB)
Myco Labs AGAR AGAR Powder 100% Pure High Strength Powder (1 LB) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Myco Labs Agar Agar Powder is 100% pure, high gel strength, laboratory-grade agar, imported from Japan and packed in a 1 lb bag. It's the gelling agent for pouring your own mushroom agar plates and slants.
At 20 grams per liter, one pound makes roughly 22 liters of agar media — enough for about 1,200 standard 90mm plates at around 18 mL each. Agar sets the plate; add a nutrient such as light malt extract to feed the mycelium.
- 1 lbPer bag
- 100%Pure agar
- 20 g/LUse rate
- ~22 LMedia per bag
- JapanOrigin
Why growers pick this agar
- Firm, reliable plates – High gel strength sets clean, firm plates that hold up to cutting and transfers.
- Pure and plain – 100% agar with nothing added, so you control the recipe and nutrients.
- Goes a long way – A 1 lb bag makes roughly 22 liters of media at 20 g per liter.
- Lab-grade quality – Imported from Japan for consistent results batch after batch.
- Plant-based – Made from seaweed; vegan and gluten-free, and also works as a kitchen gelling agent.
What's included
- One 1 lb bag of Myco Labs 100% pure agar agar powder
How to make agar plates
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Measure. Use 20 g of agar powder per liter of water.
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Add nutrients. Mix in your nutrient source, such as light malt extract, and stir until dissolved.
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Sterilize. Pressure-sterilize the media at 15 PSI in a heat-safe bottle or flask with a loose or vented cap.
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Cool slightly. Let the media cool until the container is comfortable to handle but the agar is still liquid.
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Pour clean. Pour plates in front of a flow hood or inside a still air box, then let them set and store them upside down.
Skip the measuring: Our Light Malt Extract Agar Powder Blend combines agar and nutrients in one mix, or buy pre-poured agar plates ready to use.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Myco Labs |
| Product | Agar agar powder, 100% pure |
| Grade | Laboratory grade, high gel strength |
| Weight | 1 lb |
| Origin | Imported from Japan |
| Source | Seaweed (plant-based) |
| Recommended rate | 20 g per liter |
| Yield | About 22 L of media; roughly 1,200 plates at 18 mL each |
| Dietary | Vegan, gluten-free |
Pair it withPour into Microppose sterile 90mm petri dishes, and find tools and media in Agar Supplies.
FAQ
How much agar powder do I use per liter?
Use 20 g of agar powder per liter of water, plus your nutrient source such as light malt extract.
How many plates does 1 lb make?
At 20 g per liter, 1 lb makes roughly 22 liters of media, or about 1,200 standard 90mm plates at around 18 mL each.
Is agar alone enough to grow mycelium?
No. Agar only sets the plate. Add a nutrient such as light malt extract, or use our Light Malt Extract Agar Powder Blend, which already includes it.
Where is this agar from?
It is laboratory-grade agar imported from Japan and packed by Myco Labs.
Can I use it in the kitchen?
Yes. Agar is a plant-based gelling agent made from seaweed. It is vegan and gluten-free.
Do I need a flow hood to pour plates?
A flow hood is best, but a still air box works for pouring plates in small batches.
