High value-added products derived from crude glycerol via microbial fermentation using Yarrowia clade yeast.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Contemporary biotechnology focuses on many problems related to the functioning of developed societies. Many of these problems are related to health, especially with the rapidly rising numbers of people suffering from civilization diseases, such as obesity or diabetes. One factor contributing to the development of these diseases is the high consumption of sucrose. A very promising substitute for this sugar has emerged: the polyhydroxy alcohols, characterized by low caloric value and sufficient sweetness to replace table sugar in food production.

Results

In the current study, yeast belonging to the Yarrowia clade were tested for erythritol, mannitol and arabitol production using crude glycerol from the biodiesel and soap industries as carbon sources. Out of the 13 t

SUBMITTER: Rakicka-Pustulka M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8502345 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature