Casamino acid

Casamino acid — an improved description of the existing product: a high-quality acid hydrolysate of casein supplied by MOLEQULE-ON, New Zealand and distributed by EMDA. Casamino acids provide a broad spectrum of free amino acids and small peptides used to support microbial and biochemical growth.

• Form: off-white to light tan powder
• Pack size: 100 g
• Key features: rich source of free amino acids and short peptides; readily utilizable by bacteria and fungi; supports auxotrophic strains and general growth; commonly used in media preparation, fermentation supplements, biochemical assays and enzyme studies; note that tryptophan is typically destroyed by acid hydrolysis and may be low or absent.
• Solubility & handling: freely soluble in water; store tightly closed in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture and contaminants.
• Manufacturer: MOLEQULE-ON, New Zealand; Supplier: EMDA.

Recommended where a convenient, complex amino acid source is needed for culture media or experimental formulations; not a substitute for precisely defined amino acid mixtures when exact composition is required.