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M-Gredient® Malt Extract
for Biotechnology and Microbiology
Synonym(s):
Malt extract
biological source
corn
Quality Level
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%
ign. residue
~3%
loss
~6% loss on drying
pH
5-6 (3% in H2O)
solubility
H2O: 3%, faintly turbid, yellow
application(s)
microbiology
Related Categories
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
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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