Synopsis:Peptone is an organic compound. Peptone is a light yellow powder formed by hydrolyzing meat, casein or gelatin with acid or protease and drying, which has a special smell of meat flavor. Peptone can also be formed after protein is decomposed by acid, alkali or protease. One of the initial digestion products of protein in the stomach is peptone.
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Peptone is an organic compound. Peptone is a light yellow powder formed by hydrolyzing meat, casein or gelatin with acid or protease and drying, which has a special smell of meat flavor. Peptone can also be formed after protein is decomposed by acid, alkali or protease. One of the initial digestion products of protein in the stomach is peptone.