Wholesale High-Quality Tryptone (Casein) from China Suppliers - Factory Direct Pancreatin Digest for Microbial Culture Medium Suppliers, Factory

Tryptone (casein), also known as pancreatic digest of casein, is a premium product sourced from high-quality casein, which is a highly nutritious protein derived from fresh milk. Processed through rigorous purification, enzymatic hydrolysis, and refined filtration technologies, this fine light yellow powder is ideal for applications requiring trypsin hydrolysate in culture media. Rich in free amino acids and particularly high in tryptophan, Tryptone boasts a well-balanced nutritional composition and stable physical and chemical properties, As an essential nitrogen source, Tryptone play a crucial role in promoting microbial growth and metabolic reproduction, making it a fundamental raw material for various microbial culture media. Its applications span across biological fermentation, biopharmaceuticals, microbiological testing, and laboratory research, fulfilling diverse nutritional requirements in both industrial and scientific settings, As trusted suppliers from China, our factory guarantees the highest quality Tryptone, which is indispensable for bacterial culture, strain isolation, and microbial cultivation. Choose our Tryptone for reliable performance in all your microbiological needs

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

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This premium tryptone (casein) serves as a key component of casein tryptone media for microbial sterility testing. In industrial fermentation, it acts as an essential nitrogen source to support microbial growth and metabolism. It is widely used in producing antibiotics, extracellular proteins, interferon and diphtheria toxoid. With rich amino acids and stable properties, it optimizes culture conditions, boosts strain activity and ensures steady quality in biopharmaceutical production.

  • Microbial Sterility Testing
  • Industrial Fermentation
  • Antibiotic Production
  • Extracellular Proteins
  • Interferon
  • Diphtheria Toxoid

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Usage Instructions

Fully dissolved and sterilized before use.

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Packaging Options

Compound Paper Bag with 25kg/bag or Cardboard Bucket. Reagent-grade products are packaged with 250g plastic bottle (or be packed according to the measurement requirements of customer and OEM Package as well).


Frequently Asked Questions

What is tryptone (casein) and what is it made from?
Tryptone (casein) is a water-soluble mixture of peptides and amino acids derived from the enzymatic hydrolysis of casein, the primary protein found in milk. It is widely used as a rich nitrogen source in microbiological culture media and biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
What are the main differences between pharmaceutical grade and reagent grade tryptone?
Reagent-grade tryptone has stricter nitrogen content requirements — total nitrogen ≥12.0% and amino nitrogen ≥3.0% — compared to pharmaceutical grade (≥8.0% and ≥2.5% respectively). Reagent grade also requires pellucid solubility and acid/alkalescence clarity, making it suitable for more precise laboratory and analytical applications.
How should tryptone (casein) be prepared before use?
Tryptone (casein) should be fully dissolved in the appropriate volume of water or buffer solution before use. The solution must then be properly sterilized — typically by autoclaving — to ensure it is free of microbial contamination prior to application in culture media or fermentation processes.
Can the product specifications be customized to meet specific requirements?
Yes. While the physicochemical indices listed represent general standard specifications, we offer customized product formulations tailored to the specific requirements of customers. OEM packaging is also available for reagent-grade products, with flexible packaging sizes beyond the standard 250g plastic bottle.
What are the recommended storage conditions for tryptone (casein)?
Tryptone (casein) should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated environment away from direct sunlight and moisture. The product should remain sealed in its original packaging to prevent caking and contamination. Maintaining moisture levels at or below 6.0% is critical for preserving product quality and shelf life.
What packaging options are available for bulk and laboratory orders?
For bulk industrial use, tryptone (casein) is supplied in compound paper bags at 25kg per bag or in cardboard buckets. For laboratory and reagent-grade applications, the product is packaged in 250g plastic bottles. Custom packaging sizes and OEM packaging solutions are also available upon request to meet specific customer needs.

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