Peptone Water

Peptone water is a general-purpose medium that supports the cultivation of non-fastidious organisms.

This non-selective medium can be used as a basal medium for biochemical tests such as carbohydrate fermentation and production of indole.

Tryptone and peptone act as sources of carbon, nitrogen and vitamins in this medium and sodium chloride maintains osmotic balance.

 general-purpose medium that supports thecultivation of non-fastidious organisms

Shelf Life (days): 1095 days

Storage Temp (°C): 10-30°C

Dehydrated Medium Appearance: Fine Powder

Prepared Medium Appearance: Liquid

Dehydrated Medium Colour: Beige

Prepared Medium Colour: Light Straw

Dehydrated PH: 7.2 ± 0.2

Prepared PH: 7.2 ± 0.2

Recommended Incubation: Aerobically at 37°C for 18-24 hours

Formula g/L 

Peptone: 5.0

Tryptone: 5.0

Sodium Chloride: 5.0

Total: 15.0