C1026

Casein Peptone

Enzymatic digest of casein from bovine milk, ≤6% loss on drying, suitable for biotechnology and microbiology

• Synonym(s): Peptone from casein, N-Z-Case^® Tryptone, Pancreatic digest of casein
• CAS Number: 91079-40-2
• EC Number: 293-428-4
• UNSPSC Code: 41106212
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• product name: N-Z-Case^® Tryptone, from bovine milk, pkg of 1 kg, suitable for microbiology
• biological source: bovine milk
• form: powder
• composition: amino-nitrogen, >4.5% ; total nitrogen (N), ≥10%
• packaging: pkg of 1 kg
• loss: ≤6% loss on drying
• color: white to light beige
• pH: 6.5-7.5 (25 °C, 2% in water)
• solubility: soluble, clear, faintly yellow to yellow
• application(s): food and beverages; microbiology

Description

General description

N-Z-Case^® Tryptone is an enzymatic digest of casein. It is used as a source of peptides and amino acids in microbial culture media. This pancreatic digest of casein acts as a rich nutrient source, supplying nitrogen, vitamins, and minerals essential for microbial growth in various biotechnological applications. Peptone from casein supports the growth of fastidious microorganisms, providing organic nitrogen, peptides, and amino acids necessary for the culture of a broad spectrum of microorganisms.

Application

N-Z-Case^® Tryptone is used as a nutrient source in culture media for the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, yeast, and fungi, especially for those organisms with complex nutritional requirements.

Other Notes

Moderately digested casein enzymatic hydrolysate

Legal Information

N-Z-Case is a registered trademark of Kerry Group

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves