Tryptone Soya Broth (TSB), also called Tryptic Soy Broth, is a rich, general-purpose liquid growth medium in microbiology, used to cultivate a wide variety of bacteria and fungi, including fastidious ones, by providing essential nutrients like amino acids, peptides, and energy from casein and soy digests. It's crucial for sterility testing in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food, and supports aerobic/anaerobic growth, meeting standards from USP/EP/JP