TSB + 0.1% Tween, 100 ml in Alpha bottle 125 ml, grey septum/silver screw cap.
Also known as: Tryptone soy broth + 0.1% tween, Tryptic soy broth + 0.1% tween, Casein soya bean digest broth + 0.1% tween, Soybean-casein digest medium + 0.1% tween
Intended use: A general purpose nutritious broth containing an emulsifying agent and capable of growing a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
Typical formula (g/l)*: Pancreatic digest of casein 17.0; Papaic digest of soya-bean (meal) 3.0; Sodium chloride 5.0; Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate/Dibasic potassium phosphate 2.5; Glucose monohydrate 2.5; Polysorbate 80 1.0
Interpretation: Growth in the medium is indicated by turbidity compared to an uninoculated control. Subculture to appropriate media for identification.
* Adjusted and/or supplemented as required to meet performance criteria.