Trytose is specially prepared enzymic hydrolysate of protein, to meet the nutritional requirements of fastidious microorganisms. It is used in Tryptose media, where blood cells are maintained in excellent state and so haemolytic reactions can be easily demonstrated. It is also used in vaccine preparation media for rapid and luxuriant growth as desired for large scale production of vaccines and toxins, for ing tissue culture media for propagation of HeLa cells.
- Appearance: Light yellow to yellow homogenous free flowing powder, having characteristic but not putrescent odor
- Solubility: Freely soluble in distilled/purified water, insoluble in alcohol
- Clarity: 1% w/v aqueous solution is clear without any haziness after autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121ºC) for 15 minutes
- Reaction: Reaction of 2% w/v aqueous solution at 25ºC
- Cultural response: Cultural response observed after an incubation at 35-37ºC for 18-24 hours by preparing Lauryl Tryptose Broth (M080) using Tryptose as an ingredient