Peptone general description:
The peptone is produced by enzymatic digestion of high quality animal tissue, decolorization, concentration and spray drying process, It is used in the preparation of general culture media. As a microbiological grade reagents, it's application includes molecular biology, gene engineering, antibiotics, pharmaceutical industry, fermentation industry, chemical and biological products.
Peptone Appearance:
White to yellow powder
Peptone Solubility:
It is easy to dissolve in water. The 2% water solution is clear, light yellow to brownish yellow. There is no precipitatation under high temperature and high pressure conditions with alkalinity and phosphates.
Peptone Specifications:
Total nitrogen ≥ 14.5%
Amino acid nitrogen ≥ 2.6%
Ash ≤ 2.6%
pH 5.5
Loss ≤ 3.0% on drying
Peptone Storage:
This product is moisture absorbable and should be stored in cool place keeping container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.