All-purpose growth medium and as a base of carbohydrate fermentation media.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color
Beige colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color
Light amber color clear solution
pH
7.2 ±0.2 at 25˚C (15.00 g/ l)
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Proteose Peptone
10.000
Sodium Chloride
5.000
pH at 25˚C
7.2 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 15.0 grams in 1000 ml distilled water, boil to dissolve the medium
completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, cool.
