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Malt extract

suitable for microbiology,

Purified and clarified malt extract, supplemented with growth factors

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CAS Number:
8002-48-0
MDL number:
MFCD00131570
UNSPSC Code:
41106212
NACRES:
NA.74

biological source

corn

Quality Level

200

sterility

non-sterile

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

chlorides, ~2%
reducing sugars (as maltose), ≥60%

ign. residue

~3%

loss

~6% loss on drying

pH

5-6 (3% in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 3%, faintly turbid, yellow

application(s)

microbiology

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General description

Malt extract powder is prepared from an aqueous extract of sprouted malt grains and dried at low temperatures to preserve nutrients. This malt extract is a purified and clarified malt extract, supplemented with growth factors. It is easily soluble in water. It contains a mix of carbohydrates (mainly maltose) and growth factors. It is ideally suitable for use in media employed for cultivation of fungi.

Application

Malt extract powder is added to specific culture media to enhance the nutrient quality of the media. It is most suited to enhance the growth and cultivation of fungi, yeasts, and molds

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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