A nutritious ingredient used in the preparation of culture media employed for cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms.
Proteose Peptone is enzymatic digest of protein used in preparing microbiological culture media and in producing bacterial toxins. Proteose Peptone provides nitrogen in a form that is readily available for bacterial growth.
Appearance: Light yellow /Yellowish brown coloured powder.
Solubility: Completely soluble in water.
Colour and Clarity of 1% w/v aqueous solution after autoclaving at 15 psi / 15 min: Light yellow coloured, clear solution.
pH after autoclaving: 6.5 ± 1.0
Total Nitrogen Content: Not Less Than 10%
