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GELATIN POWDER FOR BATERIOLOGY

Product code RXSOL-60-6604-627

GELATIN POWDER FOR BATERIOLOGY

Description
Gelatin is recommended for use as follows: For detecting proteolytic enzyme (gelatinase) producing microorganisms using Nutrient Gelatin, Gelatin Mannitol Salt Agar, Lactose Gelatin medium, etc. 
For demonstrating motility of the microorganisms using Motility Gelatin Infusion
Application
Application

Gelatin is a protein source and solidifying agent for use in preparing microbiological culture media. ... Certain microorganisms elaborate gelatinolytic enzymes (gelatinases) which hydrolyze gelatin, causing liquefaction of a solidified medium. Gelatin is also used as a nitrogen and amino acid source.

Precautions
Precautions