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Amicase®

Casein acid hydrolysate, from bovine milk

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Synonym(s):
Case amino acids; casein acid hydrolysate
EC Number:
265-363-1
UNSPSC Code:
41106212
NACRES:
NA.85

biological source

bovine milk

Quality Level

200

form

powder

nitrogen analysis

≥9% amino, ≥12% total

loss

≤2% loss on drying

pH

5.6-7.6

application(s)

food and beverages
microbiology

storage temp.

15-25°C

suitability

Bacillus spp.
Enterobacter spp.
Escherichia coli
Saccharomyces spp.
Staphylococcus spp.
Streptomyces spp.
coliforms

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General description

Amicase® is prepared by acid digestion of casein. It hasbeen used as a nutrient mixture in peptone agars for avariety of bacteria. It is manufactured under controlled condition by acid hydrolysis of milk protein. Vitamins and other growth promoting compounds are largely destroyed in the process. Hence it is suitable for the preparation of culture media employed in the bacteriological assay of vitamins and antibiotic sensitivity. Casein hydrolysates are used in the formulation of culture media with very high solubility and clarity in solution for the cultivation of heterotrophic microorganisms. It is used in laboratory media and fermentation, especially where high clarity of solution is required.

Application

Amicase® is used as a nutrient mixture in peptone agars for a variety of bacteria, including Bacillus subtilis, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptomyces pyogenes, and Streptomyces griseus.

Quality

A mixture of free amino acids with virtually no unhydrolyzed peptides. Only minimal inorganic components are present.

Reconstitution

Recommended concentration: 25 g/L

Legal Information

Amicase is a registered trademark of Kerry Group

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

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  2. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

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  5. How are the Amicase® (product A2427) and Hy-Case® SF (product C9386) different?

    The Amicase® (product A2427) and Hy-Case® SF (product C9386) are related items, but they are not exactly the same.  The Amicase® is prepared to keep the inorganic ions to a minimum so it is high in total nitrogen.  This is also the case for the Hy-Case® SF; however, this item is prepared to be essentially salt free (contains a maximum of 2.0% sodium chloride).  The Hy-Case® SF is recommended for use as a microbiological nutrient in laboratory media and fermentations, where a mixture of highly soluble free amino acids is required. It is especially recommended when inorganic ion levels need to be kept at a minimum.

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