Appearance

Light yellowish to brownish yellow colour, free flowing powder having characteristic meat odour but not pungent.

Solubility (2% soln. at 25C)

Soluble in distilled water, clear. Insoluble in alcohol.

pH (2% Soln. at 25C)

 6.0-7.0

Loss on drying ( at 105C)

 NMT- 6.0%

Total Nitrogen ( DWB)

NLT- 11.0%

Amino Nitrogen

NLT- 2.50%

Total Ash

 NMT- 12.0%

Chloride (as NaCl )

NMT- 6.0%

Vitamin B12

20mcg/gm

Total viable count

NMT- 10,000cfu/gm

Yeast & mold

100/gm