Thermo Scientific™ Yeast Extract, Ultrapure

Thermo Scientific™ Yeast Extract, Ultrapure is a premium-grade, water-soluble product derived from autolyzed yeast cells. It provides an excellent source of peptides, amino acids, nucleotides, vitamins, and carbohydrates, making it an essential component in various culture media and industrial processes. This ultrapure yeast extract meets stringent quality standards, ensuring reliable and reproducible results in microbiological, biotechnological, and industrial applications.

Key Features

1. High Protein Content:
   • Protein assay (TN×6.25): 57–72%
   • Provides a rich nitrogen source for microbial and cell culture growth.
2. Microbial Safety:
   • Free of Salmonella contamination.
   • Stringent quality control ensures ≤15,000 CFU/g for standard plate count.
3. Moisture Control:
   • Residual water content ≤6% at the time of packaging ensures product stability and prevents spoilage.
4. Ultrapure Quality:
   • Minimal impurities and optimal solubility for enhanced performance in sensitive applications.

Use Cases

1. Microbial Culture Media

• Application: Used as a primary nitrogen and growth factor source in bacteriological and fungal culture media such as LB (Luria Broth), nutrient broth, and yeast extract peptone dextrose (YEPD) medium.
• Use Case:
  • Supporting the growth of Escherichia coli in research and industrial plasmid production.
  • Cultivation of yeasts like Saccharomyces cerevisiae for genetic studies and bioethanol production.

2. Pharmaceutical and Biotechnological Applications

• Application: Ideal for vaccine production, fermentation processes, and cell culture media formulations.
• Use Case:
  • Component in media for large-scale fermentation to produce antibiotics like penicillin or recombinant proteins.
  • Used in vaccine manufacturing processes requiring high-purity media components.

3. Food and Beverage Industries

• Application: Provides flavor-enhancing peptides and amino acids in food and beverage formulations.
• Use Case:
  • Production of savory flavor enhancers in snacks, soups, and sauces.
  • Nutritional enrichment of animal feed.

4. Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering

• Application: Supports microbial growth for cloning, expression studies, and nucleic acid extraction.
• Use Case:
  • Preparation of competent E. coli cells for DNA transformation.
  • Growth of yeast for protein expression in recombinant DNA technology.

5. Biochemical Research

• Application: Used in the preparation of selective media and diagnostic tests.
• Use Case:
  • Formulation of selective media to isolate specific microbial species.
  • Provides essential nutrients for biochemical assays and enzymatic studies.

6. Environmental and Industrial Microbiology

• Application: Supports microbial growth in environmental testing and wastewater treatment studies.
• Use Case:
  • Enrichment of microbial consortia for bioremediation studies.
  • Nutritional support in microbial assays for environmental water testing.

Advantages

• Consistency: High-quality, ultrapure product ensures reproducible results across applications.
• Versatility: Suitable for a broad range of scientific, industrial, and environmental applications.
• Safety and Compliance: Meets stringent microbial and physical quality standards.

Specifications

• Protein Content: 57–72%
• Residual Moisture: ≤6%
• Microbial Safety: Free from Salmonella contamination; SPC ≤15,000/g.

Storage and Handling

• Store at a controlled room temperature (10–30°C).
• Ensure the container is tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

By leveraging the high-quality features and versatile applications of Thermo Scientific™ Yeast Extract, Ultrapure (J23547.A1), researchers and industrial users can achieve optimal results in their scientific and production processes.

Thermo Scientific™ Yeast Extract, Ultrapure (J23547.A1) vs. Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Yeast Extract Powder (LP0021)

Key Differences

1. Purity: The J23547.A1 offers higher purity and is more suitable for sensitive applications, such as recombinant protein production or diagnostic tests.
2. Microbial Safety: LP0021 has a stricter SPC specification (≤5,000 CFU/g vs. ≤15,000 CFU/g), making it better suited for highly controlled microbial applications.
3. Applications: J23547.A1 is designed for advanced molecular biology and biopharma processes, while LP0021 is more aligned with routine microbiology needs.

Choose J23547.A1 for advanced, precision-demanding applications and LP0021 for cost-effective, general microbiology workflows.