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M-Gredient® Wheat Peptone

Enzymatically Digested, for Biotechnology and Microbiology

Synonym(s):

Peptone from wheat, Wheat Peptone

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
41106212
NACRES:
NA.85
EC Number:
305-225-0
MDL number:
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biological source

wheat

Quality Segment

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

amino-nitrogen, ≥2% , total nitrogen (N), ≥11%

impurities

<24% ash

loss

<6% loss on drying

pH

6.8±0.5 (2% in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 2%, clear, light yellow to brown

application(s)

food and beverages
microbiology

suitability

Enterobacter spp., Lactobacillus spp., Listeria spp.

General description

Wheat Peptone is obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat proteins. This peptone favors the growth of Enterobacteria, and Listeria. It is also suited for the culture of Lactobacillus. By nature of its high protein content and relatively clear aspect. Wheat Peptone is particualrly well suited for broth cultures and applications where transparency is essential.

Legal Information

M-GREDIENT is a registered trademark of Merch KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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