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Peptone from Gelatin | AS-1426 | Nitrogen Source for Culture Media
$35.00 AUD
AuSaMicS Life Science • Microbiology Raw Material & Nutrient Base
Peptone from Gelatin
Peptone from Gelatin is an enzymatic digest of gelatin used as a general nutrient source in microbiological media. It is valued for good solubility, low carbohydrate background, and relatively low cystine and tryptophan content, making it useful in diagnostic media, industrial fermentation media, and general formulations for non-fastidious organisms.
Cat No.: AS-1426
Ingredient ProductGelatin DigestAustralian Stock
Format: Microbiology ingredient / raw material SKU: To be assigned Support: COA / technical support available
Application Summary
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Overview & Applications
Peptone from Gelatin is an enzymatic digest of gelatin used as a general nutrient source in microbiological media. It is valued for good solubility, low carbohydrate background, and relatively low cystine and tryptophan content, making it useful in diagnostic media, industrial fermentation media, and general formulations for non-fastidious organisms.
Primary Applications
- Component in dehydrated culture media and custom formulations
- General nutrient source for non-fastidious bacteria
- Useful where clear broths and low background turbidity are desired
- Suitable for fermentation and industrial microbiology formulations
Key Features
- Enzymatic digest of gelatin
- Good solubility in broth and agar systems
- Relatively low cystine and tryptophan content
- Useful source of peptides, amino acids, and organic nitrogen
Typical Composition / Product Characteristics
| Component / Attribute | Amount / Value | Function | Practical Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product type | Pancreatic / enzymatic digest of gelatin | Organic nitrogen source | Provides peptides and amino acids for microbial growth |
| Origin note | Gelatin-derived peptone | Base raw material | Useful in media requiring gelatin hydrolysate characteristics |
| Carbohydrate level | Low | Reduces excess fermentable background | Helpful in diagnostic and controlled media formulations |
| Typical microbiology use | Formulation component | Broth / agar nutrient base | Supports growth of many non-fastidious organisms |
Preparation, Incubation & Interpretation
Preparation
Use according to your validated medium formulation. Dissolve with other ingredients in purified water, heat as needed to dissolve, then sterilize according to the final finished medium SOP.
Incubation / Use
This product is a formulation ingredient rather than a stand-alone finished medium. Incubation conditions depend on the final medium and target organisms.
Interpretation
Interpretation applies to the final formulated medium, not to the peptone alone. Its role is to provide a reliable peptide and amino acid nutrient base.
Comparative Media / Workflow Position
| Medium / Product | Primary Target | Principle | Typical Use | Key Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peptone from Gelatin | Non-fastidious bacteria / general media | Gelatin digest | Clear broths, general nutrient support | Low carbohydrate background |
| Casein Peptone | Broad-spectrum microbiology | Casein digest | Richer general media | Strong growth promotion |
| Soy Peptone | Industrial and diagnostic media | Soy digest | Plant-based nitrogen source | Good vitamin profile |
| Meat Peptone | General microbiology | Animal tissue digest | Classical nutrient media | Balanced peptide source |
Recommended Workflow
1. Select formulation
Choose Peptone from Gelatin when a gelatin digest is preferred for media clarity or formulation compatibility.
Choose Peptone from Gelatin when a gelatin digest is preferred for media clarity or formulation compatibility.
2. Blend with base ingredients
Combine with salts, carbohydrates, indicators, and agar as required by the target medium.
Combine with salts, carbohydrates, indicators, and agar as required by the target medium.
3. Sterilize final medium
Follow the validated sterilization procedure for the complete formulation.
Follow the validated sterilization procedure for the complete formulation.
4. Use in testing
Apply the finished broth or agar in the intended QC, research, or industrial workflow.
Apply the finished broth or agar in the intended QC, research, or industrial workflow.
Strategic Use
Advantages
- Useful general-purpose nutrient source for media formulation
- Good solubility in aqueous systems
- Low carbohydrate background
- Suitable for diagnostic and industrial microbiology applications
Considerations
- Not a finished stand-alone culture medium
- Performance depends on the final complete formulation
- Animal-origin digest may require declaration or traceability support
Selection Guide
- Use where gelatin-derived peptone is preferred over casein or soy peptones
- Suitable for non-fastidious microbiology formulations
- Helpful when clear solution characteristics are important