GranuCult Tryptic Soy Agar is a complex, non-selective medium compliant with the harmonized methods of EP, USP, and JP. The combination of casein and soy peptones provides a rich source of organic nitrogen and amino acids, supporting the growth of fastidious and non-fastidious organisms. The granulated format ensures superior safety by minimizing dust inhalation and providing rapid, clump-free dissolution. It is widely utilized for total viable aerobic counts (TVC) and environmental monitoring in the pharmaceutical and food industries.
Advantages
- Full Regulatory Compliance: Meets specifications of EP, USP, JP, and EN ISO 11133.
- Granulated Form: Reduced dust generation and excellent wetting properties for efficient preparation.
- Universal Application: Supports the growth of a broad spectrum of bacteria, yeasts, and molds.
- High Stability: Manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency.
- Ease of Use: Replaces complex formulations with a single-step preparation.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number |
105458 |
| Product name |
Tryptic Soy Agar GranuCult® prime |
| Brand |
Millipore / Merck |
| Synonyms |
CASO Agar, Soybean Casein Digest Agar, TSA |
| Compliance |
EP, USP, JP, ISO 11133, FDA-BAM |
| Composition (g/l) |
Casein Peptone 15.0; Soy Peptone 5.0; NaCl 5.0; Agar-Agar 15.0 |
| Final pH |
7.3 ± 0.2 (25 °C) |
| Storage temperature |
15–25 °C |
| Appearance |
Granular, yellowish-brown |
Available packaging options
| Container Type |
Pack Size |
| Plastic bottle |
500 g |
| Plastic drum |
5 kg |
