Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Skim Milk Powder

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Skim Milk Powder is a thermophile-free, spray-dried powder formulated specifically for inclusion in bacteriological culture media. It serves as a source of nutrients, particularly casein and lactose, and is widely used to support the cultivation of lactic acid bacteria and other microorganisms in diagnostic, industrial, and research microbiology.

The milk powder is manufactured to high-quality microbiological standards, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency and minimal contamination risk. Its solubility and performance characteristics make it ideal for preparing selective or differential media, enrichment broths, and milk-based test systems.

Key Features

• Thermophile-free spray-dried milk powder
• Excellent solubility in aqueous media
• Suitable for preparation of culture media for bacterial fermentation and identification
• Provides casein and lactose as essential nutrients
• Industrial reference: NMKL (Nordic Committee on Food Analysis)
• Suitable for microbiological use in food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and water testing labs

Applications

• Preparation of selective and enrichment culture media
• Cultivation of lactic acid bacteria and dairy-associated microorganisms
• Detection of proteolytic activity
• Use in milk agar for the identification of Bacillus, Streptococcus, and Lactobacillus species
• Industrial microbiology and quality control testing

Specifications

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Skim Milk Powder is a high-quality, microbiology-grade supplement for bacteriological media. With excellent solubility, standardized production, and NMKL compliance, it provides consistent performance across a wide range of culture media formulations and microbiological testing protocols.