Gelatin, Powder, EMD

Typical Composition: Sulfated ash (800°C) ?2%; heavy metals (Pb) ?0.001%; sulfur dioxide ?0.005%; peroxide (as H₂O₂) ?0.01%; loss on drying (105°C) ?15%; pH (1%, water) 5-6; suitability for microbiology: conforms.

Application: Gelatin is a protein which serves as a solidifying agent in preparation of microbiological culture media but it is used primarily in the detection of proteolytic microorganisms. It is obtained by degrading animal material with acid. Note: gelatin is heat sensitive.