Description
Oxoid™ Tryptone Soya Broth (TSB) (500g) is a highly nutritious, general-purpose medium widely used for the cultivation of a broad spectrum of microorganisms. It is particularly suitable for sterility testing, microbial enumeration, and enrichment procedures in clinical, pharmaceutical, food, and environmental microbiology.
Key Features:
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Weight: 500g
- Application: Cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms; suitable for sterility testing and microbial enrichment
- Composition: Contains tryptone and soya peptone as nitrogen sources; sodium chloride, glucose, and dipotassium phosphate support optimal growth
- Preparation: Suspend 30g in 1 liter of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16.7 liters of prepared medium
- Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
- Compliance: Conforms to standards for microbiological testing in pharmaceutical, clinical, food, and water quality laboratories.