China Tryptone (Casein) from China Factory - Premium Pancreatin Digest for Microbial Culture | Top Suppliers Supplier, Factory

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Tryptone, also known as pancreatic digest of casein, is a top-tier product crafted for applications that require casein pancreatin or trypsin hydrolysate in culture media. This fine, light yellow powder is derived from premium casein, a highly nutritious protein sourced from fresh milk through stringent purification, enzymatic hydrolysis, and advanced filtration techniques. Rich in a comprehensive array of free amino acids, it boasts an exceptionally high tryptophan content and maintains a balanced nutritional profile with stable physical and chemical properties. As a crucial nitrogen source, Tryptone effectively enhances microbial growth and metabolic reproduction, making it an essential raw material for various microbial culture media. Our Tryptone is widely utilized in biological fermentation, biopharmaceuticals, microbiological testing, and laboratory research, proving indispensable for bacterial culture, strain isolation, and microbial cultivation across diverse nutritional demands in both industrial and scientific environments. Choose our factory in China, a trusted supplier, to meet your Tryptone needs and ensure superior quality for your applications.

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Product Description

Quality Standards
Sensory Index
Items Requirements
Morphology Powder, no caking
Color Light yellow or milky white powder
Odor Endemic taste and odor of product, no other peculiar smell
Impurity No normal visible extraneous impurity
Physicochemical Index
Item Pharmaceutical Grade Reagent Grade
Total nitrogen (on DM) % ≥8.0% ≥12.0%
Amino nitrogen (on DM) % ≥2.5% ≥3.0%
Ash (on DM) % ≤10.0% ≤10.0%
Moisture % ≤6.0% ≤6.0%
PH (2% solution) 5.0–8.0  
Acid solution & alkalescence high-pressure   Pellucid
Solubility (2% solution)   Pellucid
💡 The physicochemical index is general specification but we can customize product according to the requirements of customer.
Application
  • Serves as a key component of casein tryptone media for microbial sterility testing.
  • Acts as an essential nitrogen source to support microbial growth and metabolism in industrial fermentation.
  • Widely used in producing antibiotics, extracellular proteins, interferon and diphtheria toxoid.
  • Rich in amino acids with stable properties — optimizes culture conditions and boosts strain activity.
  • Ensures steady quality in biopharmaceutical production.
Usage
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Fully dissolved and sterilized before use.
Packaging
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Compound Paper Bag 25 kg / bag — standard bulk packaging for industrial use.
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Cardboard Bucket Available for bulk quantities with convenient handling.
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Reagent Grade — Plastic Bottle 250 g plastic bottle; custom measurement packaging & OEM available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q What is tryptone (casein) and what is it made from?
Tryptone (casein) is a peptone derived from the enzymatic hydrolysis of casein, the primary protein found in milk. It provides a rich source of amino acids and peptides, making it an ideal nitrogen source for microbial culture media and industrial fermentation processes.
Q What is the difference between pharmaceutical grade and reagent grade tryptone?
Pharmaceutical grade tryptone meets the standards for use in biopharmaceutical production and sterility testing, with total nitrogen ≥8.0% and amino nitrogen ≥2.5%. Reagent grade has higher purity requirements — total nitrogen ≥12.0% and amino nitrogen ≥3.0% — and must also exhibit pellucid solubility in both acid and alkaline solutions, making it suitable for more precise laboratory applications.
Q Can the product specifications be customized to meet specific requirements?
Yes. While the physicochemical index listed represents our general specification, we offer flexible customization options to meet individual customer requirements. OEM packaging is also available for both pharmaceutical and reagent grade products.
Q How should tryptone (casein) be prepared before use?
The product should be fully dissolved in the appropriate solvent and then sterilized before use. This ensures the integrity of the medium and prevents contamination during microbial culture or fermentation processes.
Q What packaging options are available for tryptone (casein)?
The product is available in compound paper bags (25 kg/bag) and cardboard buckets for bulk industrial use. Reagent grade products are packaged in 250 g plastic bottles. Custom packaging sizes and OEM packaging solutions are also offered based on customer measurement requirements.
Q In which biopharmaceutical applications is tryptone (casein) commonly used?
Tryptone (casein) is widely used in the production of antibiotics, extracellular proteins, interferon, and diphtheria toxoid. It is also a critical component in casein tryptone media for microbial sterility testing, and serves as a nitrogen source in various industrial fermentation processes to support microbial growth and metabolism.

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