Reddit reviews NOW Foods, Agar Pure Powder, Vegetarian Substitute for Gelatin, Gluten-free, Kosher, 2 Ounce (Pack of 1)
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PURE POWDER: Agar is a naturally gelatinous powder derived from marine red algae.VEGETARIAN SUBSTITUTE FOR GELATIN: It's the perfect vegetarian substitute for beef gelatin in any food application and makes an excellent thickener for soups, jellies, ice cream and more.GLUTEN FREE: Agar can be used as a vegan substitute for gelatin's functional properties.Gluten Free;Kosher (Triangle K);Non-GMOPackaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968.
> I think typically you take flesh from the center of the cap of a mature fruit.
Pfft, being typical doesn't lead to advances in science! Drawing outside the lines does! Additionally, I would add that in most cases I've seen tissue be extracted from the tissue towards the stem of the fruit body, never have I heard of it being from the cap? In my experience, I've only extracted from the flesh of the stem.
I've got some clones of tissue too!!
I outlined contams in Red
That was taken from a wild 'chicken of the woods' specimen I found.
I like pins better! Much faster, less work on my part and I know that odds are in my favor that I will have a clean culture so long as I use peroxide.
My agar? Courtesy of the Shroomery I have always used the following recipe:
>Potato Dextrose (Yeast-extract) Agar (PD(Y)A)
>broth from boiling 150 grams sliced potatoes
in 500ml water for 30 minutes(add water to 500ml)
(You can use 5 g of instant potato flakes instead)
>9 g agar agar
>7 grams dextrose( = glucose, or 10 ml honey or corn syrup )
>1 gram brewers yeast or yeast-extract (optional)
I cut the ingredients in half.
I use 'Potato Buds' brand potato flakes aquired at Wal Mart for less than a dollar.
I use Agar-Agar powder, aquired from Amazon.
I use Dextrose, purchased from a reliable Shroomery vendor.
I do not use yeast.
I mix, then PC for 15-30 minutes.
Works just as good as the Petri Dishes I've purchased which came pre poured.
I can pour 20 dishes and still have LOADS left over.
Hope this helps!
EDIT:
If you're on the Shroomery, you've heard of 'RR'. The reason I even tried working with cloned pins, is because he suggests that pins are ideal candidates for cloning simply because they are 'younger' and therefore, faster stronger and more aggressive...making them ideal candidates for agar work because time is the enemy against contaminants, especially in an unsterile environment.
Just added it to an Amazon order a week or two ago. I've heard you can find it for cheaper at Asian markets, though, if you're trying to find it locally.
Ah those are all good stores that we don't have in my hometown (Bowling Green). I found one for $6.65 free shipping so I just bought that. Thanks tho