Malt Extract Agar (MEA) is used for the cultivation of yeasts, molds, and fungi. Malt Extract Agar is composed of Malt Extract, Peptone, Dextrose, and Agar. Malt Extract, Peptone, and Dextrose serve as the nutritionally rich base which allows robust fungal growth. The agar serves as the solidifying agent. Prepoured MEA plates are ready to use. No powder weighing, no mixing, and no autoclaving are needed.