Influencing factors on single cell protein production by submerged fermentation: A review

Publication date: Available online 30 November 2018Source: Electronic Journal of BiotechnologyAuthor(s): S. Fatemeh S. Reihani, Kianoush Khosravi-DaraniAbstractSince more than twenty years ago, some species of bacteria and fungi have been used to produce protein biomass or single cell protein (SCP) with inexpensive feedstock and wastes being as their sources of carbon and energy. The role of SCP as a safe food and feed is being more highlighted due to the worldwide protein scarcity. Even though SCP has been successfully commercialized in UK for decades, study of optimal fermentation condition, various potential substrates and broad range of microorganisms is still being pursued by many researchers. In this article, commonly used methods for the production of SCP and different fermentation systems are briefly reviewed with submerged fermentation being highlighted as a more commonly used method. Emphasis is given to the effect of influencing factors on the biomass yield and productivity in an effort to provide a comprehensive review for researchers in related fields of interest.

Source: Electronic Journal of Biotechnology - November 30, 2018 Category: Biotechnology Source Type: research