An enzymatic hydrolysate of protein that can replace meat infusion used in the preparation of culture media for the cultivation of many fastidious microorganisms.
Tryptose is a mixed enzymatic hydrolysate with distinctive nutritional properties. It is intended to promote good growth of highly fastidious microorganisms. Even though enzymatically digested, it can be used in place of meat infusion to meet the nutritional requirements of fastidious microorganisms.
Appearance: Light yellow 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%
