Gelatin is a translucent solid, clear or slightly yellow, nearly tasteless and odorless, obtained by prolonged boiling of connective tissues ( skin ) or animal bones (mainly pork, beef, fish). It has many applications in the culinary field, medicine, food and pharmaceutical industries.
| Gelatin Powder, Bacteriology - Specification | |
| Grade | Bacteriology |
| Categories | Biochemicals & reagents, Core bioreagents |
| Appearance (Form) | Solid |
| Loss on drying | 12% |
| Sulphated ash | 1.5% |
| Heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Pb) | Passes test |
| HSN Code | 35030090 |
| Gelatin Peptone, Synthesis - Specification | |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Categories | Base ingredients, Microbiology |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder |
| Solubility (Colour) 2% aq. solution | Light to medium amber, clear. |
| pH (25°C) | 6.5 - 7.5 ( 2.0 %) |
| Loss on drying | ≤5% |
| Nitrogen content (N) | 14 - 16% |
| Ash | < 15% |
| HSN Code | 35030090 |