Malt extract agar (MEA) plates are nutrient-rich media for fungal culture that contain malt extract, peptone, and agar. This formulation, along with related formulations such as yeast malt extract (YME) and YM agar, provides carbohydrates, vitamins, and other nutrients that promote the growth and sporulation of a wide range of fungi and yeasts.

MEA plates are commonly used to culture Aspergillus, Penicillium, Candida, Saccharomyces, and other fungal species. Because it supports fungal growth and colony development, malt extract agar is widely used in mycology research, food and beverage microbiology, environmental monitoring, and contamination testing.

Our malt extract agar (MEA) plates are supplied as sterile, ready-to-use, pre-poured plates, eliminating in-house media preparation and reducing variability. Each MEA plate provides consistent nutrient availability to support reliable fungal growth and colony development.

We manufacture our selection of off-the-shelf MEA plates, including YME and YM agar, using validated processes and rigorous quality control testing to ensure sterility, performance, and lot-to-lot consistency. We also support custom manufacturing options, including modified MEA formulations, antibiotic combinations, peptones, alternative plate formats, and bulk quantities to support specialized research, environmental testing, and industrial microbiology applications.