Product Code 955
Description
Sodium propionate is a white powder and is the sodium salt of propionic acid. It is related to propionate, a short-chain fatty acid that is a key constituent in the colon microenvironment and whose presence is associated with anti-inflammatory effects. It has been employed as a supplement in transgalactooligosaccharides (TOS) medium for the isolation of bifidobacteria, and the growth of selective micro-organisms is enhanced. Its composition allows it to integrate effectively into biological and culture-based systems. This makes it useful in microbiological studies and applications involving gut-related bacterial research.
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Supports microbial studies and selective media applications.
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