Description
Oxoid™ Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB) (5kg) is a highly nutritious, general-purpose medium used for the cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms. It is particularly effective for sterility testing, microbial enumeration, and enrichment applications in clinical, pharmaceutical, food, and environmental microbiology.
Key Features:
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Weight: 5kg
- Application: Cultivation of a broad range of microorganisms; ideal for sterility testing, microbial enrichment, and general microbiological analysis
- Composition: Contains tryptone and soya peptone for nitrogen sources; glucose, sodium chloride, and dipotassium phosphate to support microbial growth
- Preparation: Suspend 30g in 1 liter of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 166.7 liters of prepared medium
- Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
- Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological quality control and testing, following standards for pharmaceutical, clinical, food, and environmental testing.