Tryptose is a peptone containing a high proportion of tryptically digested proteins. It is suitable for the cultivation of fastidious microorganisms such as Brucella and streptococci and for preparing blood agar.
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Analysis
Total nitrogen (ex N; calc. on dried substance): 11-13 %; amino nitrogen (as N): 3.5-7.5 %; sulfated ash (800°C): £15 %; loss on drying (105°C, 4 h); £6 %; pH (5 % solution): 6.5-7.5.
