{"product_id":"ausamics-potato-dextrose-broth","title":"PDB Powder | Potato Dextrose Broth for Yeasts \u0026 Molds","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     AuSaMicS — Potato Dextrose Broth (PDB)\n     Catalog: AS-1331 | Shopify Product Page HTML Embed\n     Version: 1.0 | ausamics.com.au\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- LLM \/ AI-Agent Optimisation Meta Snippet --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"llm-meta\" style=\"display: none;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-product-name=\"Potato Dextrose Broth (PDB)\" data-catalog-number=\"AS-1331\" data-manufacturer=\"AuSaMicS Pty Ltd\" data-country=\"Australia\" data-city=\"Melbourne\" data-category=\"Microbiological Culture Media \/ Fungal Liquid Media\" data-organisms=\"Yeasts, Moulds, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Candida, Saccharomyces, phytopathogenic fungi\" data-grade=\"Microbiological Grade\" data-form=\"Dehydrated powder 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--\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aus-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aus-hero-top\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePotato Dextrose Broth (PDB)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutrient-rich liquid culture medium for cultivation, biomass production, and metabolic studies of fungi and yeasts. Manufactured in Australia with full batch documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aus-cat-badge\"\u003eAS-1331\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aus-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"aus-tab active\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"aus-tab\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"aus-tab\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"aus-tab\"\u003eCertificate of Analysis\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================================================================ TAB 1: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pdb-pd\" class=\"aus-panel active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eCatalog No.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eAS-1331\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eForm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eDehydrated powder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eFinal pH\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003e5.1 ± 0.2 at 25 °C\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eCream, free-flowing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003e100 g – 25 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eHS Code\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003e3821.00.00\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #374151; margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003ePotato Dextrose Broth (PDB) is the liquid counterpart to Potato Dextrose Agar, formulated without a solidifying agent. It provides the same nutrient-rich environment — potato infusion solids supplying organic nitrogen, vitamins, and trace minerals, combined with 20 g\/L dextrose as the primary carbon source — in a fluid format optimised for submerged fungal cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #374151; margin-bottom: 28px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThe slightly more acidic pH (5.1 ± 0.2) compared to PDA (5.6) further suppresses bacterial contamination and promotes vigorous yeast and mould growth in shake-flask, bioreactor, and static liquid culture formats. AuSaMicS AS-1331 is manufactured to microbiological grade standards and dispatched same-week from Melbourne with full batch documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INGREDIENTS TABLE --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eComposition (per litre of prepared medium)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ing-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConcentration (g\/L)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotato infusion solids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen, vitamin \u0026amp; mineral source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-soluble organic compounds from dehydrated potato extract supply amino acids, B-group vitamins, and trace elements; support fungal metabolic pathways and secondary metabolite production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDextrose (D-Glucose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary carbon \u0026amp; energy source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFermentable hexose sugar metabolised via glycolysis and TCA cycle; high concentration drives rapid biomass accumulation; substrate for ethanol, organic acid, and enzyme production in fermentation studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal pH: 5.1 ± 0.2 at 25 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e — Acidic pH suppresses most bacteria while permitting unrestricted fungal and yeast growth; slightly lower than PDA to enhance selectivity in liquid culture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- APPLICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apps-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-icon\"\u003eB\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiomass production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShake-flask or bioreactor cultivation for high-yield fungal and yeast biomass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-icon\"\u003eF\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation studies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthanol, organic acid, enzyme, and secondary metabolite production research\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-icon\"\u003eI\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculum preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation of standardised fungal or yeast suspensions for downstream experiments\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-icon\"\u003eP\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant pathology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid culture of phytopathogenic fungi for pathogenicity and infection studies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-icon\"\u003eM\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMycological research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFungal physiology, identification, enzyme assays, and metabolic profiling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-icon\"\u003eQ\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"app-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQC laboratories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference media for pharmaceutical, food, and industrial fungal bioburden testing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PROS CONS --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eStrengths \u0026amp; Limitations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pros-cons\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-box pc-pro\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-title\"\u003eStrengths\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiquid format allows submerged culture — ideal for biomass yield and enzyme extraction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLower pH (5.1) than PDA — stronger bacterial suppression in liquid culture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with shake-flask, bioreactor, and static culture formats\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple one-step preparation — dissolve and autoclave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScalable from 100 g to 25 kg for industrial and research volumes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull documentation (COA, TDS, SDS) for every batch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-box pc-con\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-title\"\u003eLimitations\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo colony isolation — liquid medium cannot be used for plate-based enumeration or morphology studies (use AS-1330 PDA for this)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot selective enough for heavily contaminated environmental samples — supplement with chloramphenicol if required\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurbidity increases during growth, limiting real-time optical density measurement at high biomass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pc-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDextrose depletion may alter pH significantly in dense, long-term cultures\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COMPARATIVE MEDIA TABLE --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eComparative Media — Fungal Liquid Culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"cmp-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSelectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAuSaMicS Cat.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"hl\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotato Dextrose Broth (PDB) — AS-1331\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFungal biomass, fermentation, inoculum prep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH (mild)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1331\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotato Dextrose Agar (PDA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColony isolation, sporulation, enumeration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH (mild)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1330\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSabouraud Dextrose Broth (SDB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClinical fungi, dermatophytes, cosmetic QC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH (mild)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1351\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalt Extract Broth (MEB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrewery, malt-utilising fungi, fermentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH (mild)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1286\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYeast Extract Peptone Dextrose (YEPD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYeast genetics, recombinant protein expression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1243\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCzapek Dox Broth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAspergillus \/ Penicillium metabolite studies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-1220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CROSS-REFERENCE --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eCross-Reference \/ Equivalent Products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6b7280; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eAS-1331 is equivalent to the following products from major international suppliers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aus-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCatalogue Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOxoid (Thermo Fisher)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotato Dextrose Broth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCM0229\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBD Difco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotato Dextrose Broth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e254920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerck (Sigma-Aldrich)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotato Dextrose Broth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP6685\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermo Fisher (Oxoid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotato Dextrose Broth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCM0229B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuSaMicS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotato Dextrose Broth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAS-1331\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- PREPARATION --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003ePreparation Instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prep-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. Weigh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suspend \u003cstrong\u003e24 g\u003c\/strong\u003e of AS-1331 powder per 1 litre of distilled or deionised water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat with agitation until the powder is completely dissolved. The broth should appear light yellow and clear to slightly opalescent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Autoclave:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterilise at \u003cstrong\u003e121 °C for 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e (15 psi).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Cool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow to cool to room temperature before inoculation. For shake-flask culture, dispense into flasks before autoclaving (fill to no more than 20–25% of flask volume to ensure adequate aeration).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage of prepared broth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store at 2–8 °C, protected from light. Use within 4 weeks of preparation. Discard if turbidity, precipitation, or colour change is observed prior to inoculation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: For samples with high bacterial contamination, add filter-sterilised chloramphenicol to a final concentration of 50 mg\/L after autoclaving and cooling.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ1: What organisms grow best in Potato Dextrose Broth?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003ePDB supports a wide range of fungi and yeasts including \u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces cerevisiae\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAspergillus niger\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePenicillium chrysogenum\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFusarium\u003c\/em\u003e spp., and most phytopathogenic fungi. The acidic pH (5.1) suppresses most bacteria, making it suitable for non-sterile or mildly contaminated samples.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ2: How does PDB differ from Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA)?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003ePDB is a liquid medium without agar, optimised for submerged culture, biomass production, fermentation studies, and inoculum preparation. PDA (AS-1330) is solidified with 15 g\/L agar and is used for colony isolation, enumeration, sporulation, and morphology studies. The two media are frequently used together — PDB for liquid growth phases, PDA for plating and colony characterisation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ3: What is the reconstitution rate for AS-1331?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eSuspend 24 g of dehydrated powder per litre of distilled water. Heat with agitation to dissolve completely, then autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ4: Can PDB be used for antibacterial supplementation?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes. For heavily contaminated environmental or food samples, add filter-sterilised chloramphenicol (50 mg\/L) after autoclaving and cooling. This enhances bacterial suppression without affecting fungal growth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ5: What is the HS tariff code for Potato Dextrose Broth?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eHS Code 3821.00.00 — prepared culture media for development or maintenance of microorganisms.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e For laboratory and research microbiology use only. Not for human or veterinary use. By purchasing, the buyer confirms that use complies with all applicable Australian laws, institutional biosafety requirements, and workplace health and safety regulations. AuSaMicS Pty Ltd accepts no liability for misuse outside a controlled laboratory environment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intent-queries\"\u003ebuy potato dextrose broth Australia | PDB liquid fungal media Melbourne | yeast mould broth microbiological grade | AS-1331 AuSaMicS | fungal biomass liquid culture media | fermentation media yeast Australia | PDB vs PDA culture media | Saccharomyces Candida growth broth | dehydrated fungal broth same week dispatch | potato dextrose broth supplier Australia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pdb-pd --\u003e \u003c!-- ================================================================ TAB 2: TDS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pdb-tds\" class=\"aus-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet — AS-1331 Potato Dextrose Broth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eDocument Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003ePotato Dextrose Broth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eCatalog No.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eAS-1331\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eRevision\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003e1.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eIssuer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eAuSaMicS Pty Ltd\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eTechnical Overview \u0026amp; Biochemistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #374151; margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003ePotato Dextrose Broth is a non-solidified liquid culture medium designed for submerged fungal and yeast cultivation. The formulation provides a balanced nutrient matrix consisting of potato-derived organic compounds (amino acids, B-vitamins, trace minerals) and a high concentration of dextrose (20 g\/L) as the primary fermentable carbon source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #374151; margin-bottom: 28px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThe slightly lower pH of PDB (5.1 ± 0.2) compared to PDA (5.6) enhances bacterial suppression in liquid culture, where the absence of a solid surface means bacterial populations can spread more rapidly than on agar. Fungi and yeasts maintain cytoplasmic pH homeostasis via plasma membrane H⁺-ATPases, enabling growth across a broad pH range (3–8), while most bacteria are inhibited below pH 5.5 due to compromised proton motive force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- PHYSICAL \u0026 CHEMICAL PROPERTIES --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003ePhysical \u0026amp; Chemical Properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aus-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (dehydrated powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream-coloured, homogeneous, free-flowing powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (prepared broth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight yellow solution, clear to slightly opalescent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH (prepared medium at 25 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.1 ± 0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReconstitution rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 g per litre of distilled water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave at 121 °C, 15 min (15 psi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture content (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurbidity (uninoculated, prepared)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear to slightly opalescent — no particulate matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS Tariff Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3821.00.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- DETAILED COMPOSITION --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eDetailed Composition (per litre)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ing-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eg\/L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotato infusion solids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~4.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic nutrient source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvides water-soluble amino acids, B-group vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin), and trace minerals from dehydrated potato extract; supports secondary metabolite production and pigmentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDextrose (D-Glucose)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon \u0026amp; energy source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary substrate for fungal glycolysis; drives rapid biomass formation; high concentration supports ethanol, citric acid, enzyme (amylase, protease, lipase), and antibiotic production in industrial fermentation models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODE OF ACTION --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eMode of Action — Selectivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #374151; margin-bottom: 28px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eSelectivity in PDB is achieved through \u003cstrong\u003elow pH (5.1)\u003c\/strong\u003e. In liquid culture, bacterial growth is suppressed by the disruption of bacterial membrane proton gradients at this pH. Fungal cell membranes contain ergosterol rather than cholesterol, and active plasma membrane H⁺-ATPases maintain cytoplasmic pH homeostasis, enabling unrestricted growth below pH 5.5 where most bacteria cannot survive. No antibiotic is incorporated in the standard formulation, preserving the natural growth kinetics of the target organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- QC TABLE --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eQuality Control — Performance Test Organisms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aus-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrganism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eATCC \/ Reference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInoculum (CFU)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncubation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected Result\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStatus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAspergillus brasiliensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eATCC 16404\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤100 CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 °C, 5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood growth; visible turbidity \/ mycelial pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eATCC 10231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤100 CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 °C, 48 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood growth; uniform turbidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces cerevisiae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eATCC 9763\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤100 CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 °C, 48 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood growth; turbidity; possible CO₂ production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEscherichia coli\u003c\/em\u003e (inhibition check)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eATCC 25922\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤100 CFU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 °C, 48 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInhibited \/ no visible turbidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- LITERATURE --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eLiterature \u0026amp; References\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #374151; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtlas, R.M. (2010). \u003cem\u003eHandbook of Microbiological Media\u003c\/em\u003e, 4th edn. CRC Press, Boca Raton. pp. 1583–1585.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitt, J.I. \u0026amp; Hocking, A.D. (2009). \u003cem\u003eFungi and Food Spoilage\u003c\/em\u003e, 3rd edn. Springer, New York.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamson, R.A. et al. (2010). \u003cem\u003eFood and Indoor Fungi\u003c\/em\u003e. CBS-KNAW Fungal Biodiversity Centre, Utrecht.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarnett, J.A. et al. (2000). \u003cem\u003eYeasts: Characteristics and Identification\u003c\/em\u003e, 3rd edn. Cambridge University Press.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMadigan, M.T. et al. (2021). \u003cem\u003eBrock Biology of Microorganisms\u003c\/em\u003e, 16th edn. Pearson Education. Chapter 19 — Fungal biotechnology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eDownload TDS Document\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"doc-grid\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"doc-btn\"\u003e \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4 1h6l4 4v10H4V1z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 1v4h4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 7v5M5.5 9.5L8 12l2.5-2.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e TDS — AS-1331 Potato Dextrose Broth (PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuSaMicS Pty Ltd Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Technical data is based on current literature and internal quality testing. Values may vary by lot. AuSaMicS Pty Ltd makes no warranty of fitness for any specific application. For laboratory use only.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pdb-tds --\u003e \u003c!-- ================================================================ TAB 3: SDS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pdb-sds\" class=\"aus-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet — AS-1331 Potato Dextrose Broth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #374151; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eFull 16-section Safety Data Sheet compliant with the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) and Australian Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations. Download the complete SDS before handling this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eGHS Standard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eGHS Rev. 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eWHS Compliance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eAustralian WHS Reg. 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eSections\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003e16 mandatory\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eSignal Word\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eNot classified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eSDS Section Summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aus-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeading\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdentification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotato Dextrose Broth, AS-1331, AuSaMicS Pty Ltd, support@ausamics.com, +61 412 520 598\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHazard identification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot classified as hazardous under GHS. No signal word. Dust from dry powder may cause mild respiratory irritation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition \/ ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotato infusion solids, Dextrose — all non-hazardous biological\/food-grade components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst aid measures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInhalation: fresh air. Skin\/eyes: wash with water for 15 min. Ingestion: rinse mouth; seek medical advice if unwell.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirefighting measures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot flammable. Use CO₂ or dry chemical extinguisher. Wear SCBA in enclosed fire situations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccidental release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry powder: sweep up, avoid dust. Prepared broth: absorb with inert material; dispose per local regulations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandling \u0026amp; storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStore at 2–25 °C, sealed, dry. Prepared broth at 2–8 °C. Keep away from oxidising agents and moisture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExposure controls \/ PPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLab coat, nitrile gloves, safety glasses. No respiratory protection required for normal use.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical \u0026amp; chemical properties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream powder (dry); light yellow liquid (prepared). Not flammable. pH 5.1 prepared.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStability \u0026amp; reactivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStable under recommended conditions. Incompatible with strong oxidisers. No hazardous decomposition products under normal use.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxicological information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot classified as acutely toxic. Components have low oral, dermal, and inhalation toxicity profiles.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcological information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiodegradable. Not classified as environmentally hazardous. Avoid large releases to waterways (high BOD).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisposal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave inoculated broth before disposal. Dispose of uninoculated prepared broth to drain (dilute). Dry powder as general lab waste.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransport information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot classified as dangerous goods. No special transport requirements (UN\/ADG).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulatory information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot subject to AICIS notification. Complies with Australian WHS model regulations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIssued by AuSaMicS Pty Ltd. For laboratory use only. See full SDS for complete details and emergency contacts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eDownload Full SDS Document (16-Section, GHS-Compliant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"doc-grid\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"doc-btn\"\u003e \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4 1h6l4 4v10H4V1z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 1v4h4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 7v5M5.5 9.5L8 12l2.5-2.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e SDS — AS-1331 Potato Dextrose Broth (PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuSaMicS Pty Ltd Safety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always consult the full 16-section SDS before handling this product. Use appropriate PPE. AuSaMicS Pty Ltd accepts no liability for injuries resulting from failure to observe standard laboratory safety procedures. Emergency contact: +61 412 520 598.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pdb-sds --\u003e \u003c!-- ================================================================ TAB 4: COA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pdb-coa\" class=\"aus-panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eCertificate of Analysis — AS-1331 Potato Dextrose Broth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #374151; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eA batch-specific Certificate of Analysis is issued for every production lot of AS-1331. The COA confirms that the supplied batch has been tested against all specifications below. Retain your COA for laboratory audit and accreditation purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quick-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eIssued by\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eAuSaMicS Pty Ltd\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eTest frequency\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eEvery production lot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eTraceability\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eLOT \u0026amp; EXP on label\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-label\"\u003eDispatch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qs-val\"\u003eIncluded with order\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eSpecification Table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aus-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTest Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMethod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Result\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStatus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (powder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream, free-flowing, homogeneous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCream powder, homogeneous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance (prepared broth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight yellow, clear to slightly opalescent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight yellow, clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH (prepared, 25 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotentiometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.1 ± 0.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoss on drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤6.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth promotion — \u003cem\u003eAspergillus brasiliensis\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 16404\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurbidity \/ incubation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood growth ≥ reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood; visible turbidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth promotion — \u003cem\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 10231\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurbidity \/ incubation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood growth ≥ reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood; uniform turbidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth promotion — \u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces cerevisiae\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 9763\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurbidity \/ incubation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood growth ≥ reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood; turbidity + CO₂\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInhibition — \u003cem\u003eEscherichia coli\u003c\/em\u003e ATCC 25922\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurbidity \/ incubation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInhibited \/ no visible turbidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility (prepared broth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncubation 35 °C \/ 48 h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tick\"\u003ePASS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sec-title\"\u003eDownload Sample COA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"doc-grid\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"doc-btn\"\u003e \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4 1h6l4 4v10H4V1z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M10 1v4h4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M8 7v5M5.5 9.5L8 12l2.5-2.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e COA — AS-1331 Potato Dextrose Broth (Sample PDF) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuSaMicS Pty Ltd COA Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Certificate of Analysis is lot-specific. The sample COA shown here is representative only. The actual COA for the supplied lot is included with every order. Results are valid for the tested lot under stated storage conditions. For lot-specific documentation: support@ausamics.com.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/pdb-coa --\u003e \u003c!-- FOOTER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aus-footer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuSaMicS Pty Ltd\u003c\/strong\u003e | ABN 56 676 640 467\u003cbr\u003e31 Longview CT, Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ausamics.com.au\"\u003ewww.ausamics.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@ausamics.com\"\u003esupport@ausamics.com\u003c\/a\u003e | +61 412 520 598\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/aus-pdb --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB SCRIPT --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ausamics Life Science","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48052833452287,"sku":"AS-1331-100G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48052833485055,"sku":"AS-1331-500G","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48052833517823,"sku":"AS-1331-1KG","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 kg","offer_id":48052833550591,"sku":"AS-1331-5KG","price":445.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":48052833583359,"sku":"AS-1331-25KG","price":1775.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/1087\/0271\/files\/PotatoDextroseBrothPDB1.jpg?v=1771890916","url":"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/ausamics-potato-dextrose-broth","provider":"AuSaMicS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}