Tryptone Water 500g

Identify coliforms capable of producing indole by utilizing Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Tryptone Water (Dehydrated). The enzymatic breakdown of the amino acid tryptophan by coliforms, leading to the formation of indole, represents a crucial characteristic employed in the classification and identification of bacteria1,2. Tryptone Water stands out as an excellent substrate for indole production due to its elevated tryptophan content and is considered a more dependable choice than Peptone Water for this specific application.