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70161

M-Gredient® Yeast Extract B1

for Biotechnology and Microbiology

Synonym(s):

YE, Baker’s yeast extract, Yeast Extract

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
41106212
eCl@ss:
42040000
NACRES:
NA.74
EC Number:
232-387-9
MDL number:
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biological source

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Quality Level

sterility

non-sterile

form

powder

composition

amino-nitrogen, ~5% , total nitrogen (N), ≥11%

ign. residue

≤15%

loss

≤6% loss on drying

pH

7.0±0.2 (2% in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 2%, clear, yellow

application(s)

environmental
food and beverages
microbiology

storage temp.

2-25°C

suitability

molds, yeasts

General description

A water-soluble extract of autolyzed yeast cells, yeast extract is a mixture of amino acids, peptides, and water-soluble vitamins, for example, intact vitamin B12 complex and carbohydrates, and can be used as an additive for culture media and fermentation media. It can also be used in the resuscitation of a large variety of fastidious microorganisms.

Application

Yeast extract is recommended for use in culture media and the cultivation of various microorganisms. It provides multi-functional nutrient supplements that can also be used in microbial fermentation.

Legal Information

M-GREDIENT is a registered trademark of Merch KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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