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Meat Extract Powder

For preparation of microbial culture media and industrial production of antibiotics and enzymes

SKU AS-1005 Category
Catalog Number: AS-1005
CAS Number: 68990-09-0

Meat extract is made of animal tissues without any fat content. Meat extract powder is a nutrient source recommended for maximum growth of fastidious microorganisms such as anaerobes.
Several vital elements necessary for bacterial growth are present in it, such as free amino acids, which serve as the building blocks of proteins and which bacteria may directly absorb.
Short amino acid chains, or short peptide fragments, can also serve as a source of nitrogen for certain bacteria.
nucleotide molecules which are necessary for many biological functions, such as the creation of RNA and DNA.
vitamins, particularly B vitamins, which are critical for bacterial metabolism, can be found in meat extract.
Meat extract might also include growth factors or other trace components that can help support bacterial growth.

Shelf life and storage
Store meat extract powder between 10-30 °C in a ventilated and low humidity place and protected from light. Close the container tightly after use. Use before expiry date.

Note that this product is for R&D use only. DO NOT USE for drug, household, or any other uses.

Typical analysis
Powder appearanceLight yellow to brownish yellow
SolubilityFreely soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol
1% solution appearanceClear
pH (2% in water)5.9 – 6.9
Chemical analysis
Total nitrogen≥11.5
Sodium chloride≤6
Amino nitrogen≥3.2
moisture≤5
Amino acid composition (mg/g)
Aspartic acid82
Threonine31
Serine29
Glutamic acid96
Proline41
Glycine72
Alanine54
Cysteine
Valine49
Methionine8
Isoleucine31
Leucine60
Tyrosine12
Phenylalanine38
Histidine20
Microbial Quality Control Cultural response after 18-24 hours incubation at 35-37 °C on Peptone Agar (AS-1318) prepared by Meat extract as a component.
StrainATCCGrowth
Bacillus subtilis6633Luxuriant
Staphylococcus aureus25923Luxuriant
Enterococcus faecalis29212Luxuriant
Pseudomonas aeruginosa27853Luxuriant

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