| Appearance | Light yellow to brownish yellow powder | 
			| Solubility | Freely soluble in distilled/purified water, insoluble in alcohol | 
			| pH (2% w/v solution in water; 25°C) | 5.90 - 6.90 | 
			| Total nitrogen (N) | Min. 11.0% | 
			| Amino nitrogen | Min. 3.0% | 
			| Sodium Chloride (by AgNO3 titration) | Max. 6.5% | 
			| Loss on drying | Max. 6.0% | 
			| Residue on ignition | Max. 17.0% | 
			| Suitability (for bacteriology) | Passes test |