Skim Milk (Dried)

Intended Use

Skim Milk is a dehydrated form of skim milk specifically designed for the preparation of microbiological culture media.

Product Features and Specifications

This soluble, spray-dried skim milk, when prepared as a 10% solution, mirrors the properties of fresh skim milk. Its primary role is to enhance the growth of essential organisms like Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Corynebacterium diphtheria in various culture media.

Applications in Microbiology

Skim Milk plays a critical role in differentiating bacterial organisms based on the coagulation and proteolysis of casein, predominantly in the analysis of foods and dairy materials. It is compatible with several pH indicators, including Litmus and Bromcresol Purple, which facilitate the determination of acid production. Additionally, Methylene Blue and Resazurin can be employed alongside Skim Milk as oxidation-reduction indicators for more in-depth analysis.