Soy Peptone

Soy peptone is manufactured from the enzymatic hydrolysis of soybean. This product provides a good source of nitrogen, carbohydrates, and vitamins.

It is recommended for use in microbiological media for the detection and isolation of a wide variety of bacteria and fungi.

Microbiological media for the detection and isolation of a wide variety of bacteria and fungi.

Shelf Life (days): 1095 days

Storage Temp (°C): 10-30°C

Dehydrated Medium Appearance: Fine Powder

Dehydrated Medium Colour: Beige

Solubility Description: Complete

Dehydrated PH: 6.5-7.5

Typical Analysis

Solubility (5% sol):  Complete

Total Nitrogen (TN): 9 – 10.5%

Amino Nitrogen (AN): 2.5 – 4%

AN/TN x 100: 24 – 44

Moisture: ≤ 6%

Ignition residue: ≤ 21%

Sodium Chloride: ≤ 1%

pH: 6.5 – 7.5

Microbiological Analysis

Aerobic plate count: ≤ 10,000/g

Staphylococcus aureus: Nil/10g=

Salmonella: Nil/25g

Escherichia coli: Nil/g

Coliforms: ≤ 10/g

Yeast and moulds: ≤ 20/g