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Vegetable Extract No. 1

from non-animal source, powder, for, suitable for microbiology

Synonym(s):

Meat Extract Replacement, Vegetable hydrolysate no. 1

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NACRES:
NA.85
UNSPSC Code:
41106212
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biological source

non-animal source

Quality Segment

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

amino-nitrogen, ≥3% , total nitrogen (N), ≥9%

impurities

≤12% ash

loss

≤6% loss on drying

pH

6.6±0.5 (25 °C, 2% in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 2%, clear, slightly yellow

application(s)

food and beverages
vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products, microbiology

suitability

bacteria, molds, yeasts, (Fastidious organism)

General description

Vegetable Extract No. 1 is a meat-free alternative to traditional peptones. With a wide distribution of peptides it meets the requirements for replacing Meat Extract (Cat. No. 70164) to yield maximum growth of fastidious microorganisms.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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