Fish Peptone is non-mammalian peptone and is completely free from any harmful substances that may lead to disorder such as TSE/BSE which is caused due to infectious protein.
Description: It is an enzymatic digest of Fish Protein of Indian origin. Free flowing powder with characteristic odour.
Application: Source of organic nitrogen recommended in Culture Media for Analytical microbiology, Diagnostics, Laboratory Reagent and Industrial fermentation.
Physio-chemical characteristics
PARAMETERS | STANDARD |
Colour | Light brown |
Solubility in water (5 % solution) | Completely soluble in water |
Clarity (2% w/v aqueous solution) | 100 % Clear solution |
pH (5 % solution) | 6.0-7.0 (at room temp.) |
Loss on drying | <5.0% |
Total nitrogen TN (Kjeldahl Nitrogen) | 12.0 to 13.8% |
Alpha (Amino Nitrogen) | 2.5 to 3.5% |
Total Ash | <12.0% |
Microbiology
PARAMETERS | STANDARD |
Total aerobic microbial count (TPC) | <10000 cfu/gm |
Total Yeast and mould count (cfu/gm) | <100 cfu/gm |
Test for Pathogen
| Negative in 10 gm of sample |
Culture Response (GPT)
Organisms | Culture Response (Growth Test) |
Escherichia col | Luxuriant |
Salmonella typhi | Luxuriant |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Luxuriant |
Staphylococcus aureus | Luxuriant |
Enterobacter aerogenes | Luxuriant |
GPT (Growth Promotion Test) is carried out by using 2% Peptone,0.5% NaOH and 1.5% Agar in water at optimum/standard lab testing conditions.
Packing / Storage / Shelf Life
Please note: This product can be customised to suit desired specifications or your in-house specifications.