Gelidium based Drosophila agar is an inexpensive growth medium especially suited to the growth and nutrient requirements of Drosophila without the expense of bacteriological grades. This is a food grade agar which offers excellent clarity. Appearance: White to light tan, homogenous, free flowing powder. Melting Point (1.5%): 82-88°C, pH (1.5%): 6.0-8.0, Water: <11%,>Ash: <6.5%,>Gel Point (1.5%): 34-38°C, Gel Strength (1.5%): 600-1100g/cm2, Identification A: Passes, Identification B: Passes, Foreign Insoluble Matter: <10%,>Foreign Organic Matter: <1%,>Foreign Starch: None Detected, Gelatin: None Detected, Water Absorption: <75ml,>Acid-insoluble Ash: <0.5%,>Arsenic: <0.0003%,>Lead: <0.001%,>Heavy Metals (Pb): <0.004%,>Microbiological Analysis: Total Plate Count: <500cfu ,="" coliforms:=""><3cfu ,="" e.="" coli:="" 0="" cfu/g,="" salmonella:="" 0="" cfu/g,="" yeast="" and="" mold:=""><200cfu>