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M-Gredient® Malt Extract for Biotechnology and Microbiology
for Biotechnology and Microbiology
Synonym(s):
Malt extract
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Product Name
M-Gredient® Malt Extract, for Biotechnology and Microbiology
biological source
corn
Quality Segment
description
Purified and clarified malt extract, supplemented with growth factors
sterility
non-sterile
form
powder
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
composition
chlorides, ~2% , reducing sugars (as maltose), ≥60%
packaging
pkg of 500 g
ign. residue
≤4.5%
loss
≤7% loss on drying
pH
5-6
solubility
H2O: 3%, faintly turbid, yellow
application(s)
biotechnology/fermenter
microbiology
General description
Malt extract powder is prepared from an aqueous extract of sprouted malt grains and dried at low temperatures to preserve nutrients. This malt extract is a purified and clarified malt extract, supplemented with growth factors. It is easily soluble in water. It contains a mix of carbohydrates (mainly maltose) and growth factors. It is ideally suitable for use in media employed for cultivation of fungi.
Application
Malt extract powder is added to specific culture media to enhance the nutrient quality of the media. It is most suited to enhance the growth and cultivation of fungi, yeasts, and molds
Legal Information
M-GREDIENT is a registered trademark of Merch KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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