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Tryptone Glucose Extract Broth (Dehydrated)

powder (dehydrated), for heterotrophic bacteria, pkg of 110 g, suitable for microbiology

Synonym(s):

TGE broth, Tryptone Glucose Yeast Extract Broth

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UNSPSC Code:
41106213
NACRES:
NA.74
eCl@ss:
32160801

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Product Name

Tryptone Glucose Extract Broth (Dehydrated), powder (dehydrated), for heterotrophic bacteria, pkg of 110 g, suitable for microbiology

Quality Level

100

description

A non-selective medium used to detect total heterotrophic microorganisms in water and other liquids

form

powder (dehydrated)

shelf life

60 mo.

packaging

pkg of 110 g

color

medium amber prepared medium
light tan dehydrated powder

input

sample type beer
sample type cosmetics
sample type wine
sample type beverage(s)
sample type food(s)
sample type soft drink
sample type sport drink
sample type bottled water
sample type cider

pH

7.0±0.2 (25.0 °C)

application(s)

clinical
cosmetics
environmental
food and beverages
industrial qc
water monitoring
microbiology

compatibility

for use with MF-method
for use with Microfil®
for use with MicropreSure®
for use with Milliflex®

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-30°C

suitability

Aspergillus niger
Bacillus subtilis
Candida albicans
Clostridium sporogenes
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Staphylococcus auerus
heterotrophic bacteria

Analysis Note

Colonies appear clear to creamy white, some may produce pigment
Target Microorganisms: Total Count

Application

Type of Test
Bioburden

Microbial Limits
Tryptone Glucose Extract Broth is widely used for the enumeration of heterotrophic bacteria in water quality testing, dairy product analysis, and microbial monitoring in beverages. It is also applied in bioburden testing across clinical, cosmetic, environmental, food and beverage, and industrial quality control. Additionally, it is utilized for detecting thermophilic bacteria in milk and dairy products to identify heat-resistant microorganisms.

Features and Benefits

Incubation Temperature: 28–35 °C
Incubation Time: 18–120 hrs

Packaging

Dehydrated 110 g in plastic bottle

Preparation Note

Tryptone Glucose Extract

Legal Information

MICROFIL is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
MICROPRESURE is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
MILLIFLEX is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

General description

Tryptone Glucose Extract Broth is a non-selective microbiological medium designed for the detection and enumeration of total heterotrophic microorganisms in water, dairy products, and other liquids such as beer, bottled water, cider, soft drinks, sport drinks, and wine. It is available as a dehydrated powder and contains tryptone and yeast extract, which provide essential nitrogenous and carbonaceous compounds, amino acids, and vitamin B complex for microbial growth. Glucose serves as the primary energy source. The medium has a pH of 7.0 ± 0.2 at 25°C and is compatible with various filtration methods.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

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SKUGTIN
MB000000T04053252247897

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