CompactDry™ E. Coli

CompactDry™ E. Coli (EC) and Coliforms for colony counting

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CompactDry™ E. Coli (EC) and Coliforms for colony counting
SKU: 54082
PACK SIZE: 60 packages of 4 plates
CompactDryTM is a ready-to-use system that reduces the time needed to perform microbial testing on food, cannabis, meat, cosmetics, raw materials and more.
Hardy Diagnostics CompactDry™ EC is a ready-to-use test method recommended for the isolation and enumeration of coliforms and Escherichia coli in raw materials, finished products, or on environmental surfaces pertaining to food and related industries.
CompactDry™ EC contains two kinds of chromogenic enzyme substrates: Magenta-Gal and X-Gluc. E. coli forms blue colonies, coliforms turn pink-purple. The total coliform group count is the sum of both the pink-purple and blue colonies.
The benefits are easy to spot:
Each cassette comes with 4 connected plates that can be easily snapped apart to support a variety of dilution scenarios.
• Sturdy frame, stackable packaging
• Self-diffusing media
• Ability to subculture without damage to colonies
• Stored at room temperature vs the competitor products with storage at temperatures less than or equal to 8°C
• No leakage
• Easy to label
• Industry recognized Hardy technical support and customer service teams
• AOAC® Certificate No. 110402
Industries: Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries, Cannabis QA Testing, Cosmetics, Environmental, Food Safety

CompactDry™ TC is a ready-to-use microbial testing system designed for total aerobic bacterial count determination in food, cannabis, and cosmetic samples. Each cassette contains 4 connected plates with self-diffusing media that eliminate the need for spreading. Plates are leak-proof, stackable, and can be stored at room temperature (1–30°C). Pack includes 60 cassettes (240 plates total).

Specifications

Product Type: Total Aerobic Plate Count Test
Brand: CompactDry™
Format: Ready-to-use dry media plate system
Test Principle: Quantitative determination of total aerobic bacterial count
Media Composition: Self-diffusing media—no spreader or agar preparation required
Design: 4 connected plates per cassette (can be snapped apart)
Storage Conditions: Room temperature (1–30°C) — no refrigeration required
Shelf Life: Stable under ambient conditions; long shelf life for field or lab use
Features & Benefits:

Ready-to-use system reduces testing time and preparation steps

4-in-1 cassette design allows flexibility in dilution and sample handling

Self-diffusing media eliminates need for spreaders

Durable frame and stackable packaging for easy storage and handling

Supports subculture without colony damage

Leak-resistant design prevents contamination

Clearly labeled, easy to mark for sample tracking
Applications: Quantitative determination of total bacterial load in food, cannabis, cosmetics, water, and raw materials
Industries: Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries; Cannabis QA Testing; Cosmetics; Environmental; Food Safety
Pack Size: 60 packs × 4 plates (240 total plates)

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