Protein Derivatives Formed by Digesting Protein

Peptones are various protein derivatives formed by digesting protein with enzyme or acid in controlled condition and used mainly as nutrient media in microbiology as a nitrogen source.

Peptones are widely used as feeds and supplements as they are rich in in amino acids, peptides, vitamins, carbohydrates, nucleosides, minerals, and other components.

Peptones and media ingredients are significantly used in fermentation processes to produce antibiotics, enzymes, vaccines, and other biotechnological products.

They support growth of a wide variety of microorganisms, stimulate toxin production, and produce higher yields by providing suitable environmental and growth conditions to the nutrient media.