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Casein Peptone

Acid digest of casein from bovine milk, ≥9% amino, suitable for biotechnology and microbiology

Synonym(s):

Amicase®, Case amino acids; casein acid hydrolysate

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EC Number:
265-363-1
UNSPSC Code:
41106212
NACRES:
NA.85

product name

Amicase®, Casein acid hydrolysate, from bovine milk

biological source

bovine milk

Quality Level

200

form

powder

nitrogen analysis

≥9% amino, ≥12% total

loss

≤2% loss on drying

pH

5.6-7.6

application(s)

food and beverages
microbiology

storage temp.

15-25°C

suitability

Bacillus spp.
Enterobacter spp.
Escherichia coli
Saccharomyces spp.
Staphylococcus spp.
Streptomyces spp.
coliforms

General description

Amicase® is prepared by acid digestion of casein. It hasbeen used as a nutrient mixture in peptone agars for avariety of bacteria. It is manufactured under controlled condition by acid hydrolysis of milk protein. Vitamins and other growth promoting compounds are largely destroyed in the process. Hence it is suitable for the preparation of culture media employed in the bacteriological assay of vitamins and antibiotic sensitivity. Casein hydrolysates are used in the formulation of culture media with very high solubility and clarity in solution for the cultivation of heterotrophic microorganisms. It is used in laboratory media and fermentation, especially where high clarity of solution is required.

Application

Amicase® is used as a nutrient mixture in peptone agars for a variety of bacteria, including Bacillus subtilis, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptomyces pyogenes, and Streptomyces griseus.

Quality

A mixture of free amino acids with virtually no unhydrolyzed peptides. Only minimal inorganic components are present.

Reconstitution

Recommended concentration: 25 g/L

Legal Information

Amicase is a registered trademark of Kerry Group

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

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Base Ingredients of Microbiology Media

Culture media provides a habitat with suitable nutrients, energy sources, and certain environmental conditions for the growth of microorganisms. The components of the culture media range from simple sugars to peptones, salts, antibiotics, and complex indicators.

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