Table I

The Ingredients, Composition, and Function of the Components of TSB

IngredientComposition (g/L)Metabolic Role
Pancreatic Digest of Casein17Enzymatic digests of casein and soybean meal provide for amino acids and other complex nitrogenous substances. Carbon, nitrogen and energy source.
Papaic Digest of Soybean Meal3As above. Contains high vitamin and carbohydrate content from soybeans.
Sodium Chloride5Maintains osmotic equilibrium
Dipotassium Phosphate2.5Buffer to control pH
Dextrose2.5Carbon and energy source