Microorganisms of interest in food biotechnology

4 important questions on Microorganisms of interest in food biotechnology

What are filamentous fungus?

Milticellular filamentous fungi

Makes comercial enzymes, organic acids and special cheese.

There are two types: mold and mushrooms

How can microorganisms be used in the food industry?

  1. Starting culture
  2. Probiotics
  3. Producers heterologus substances of intrest
  4. Bio-preservatives

How would you explain producers heterologous substances of intrest?

Production of enzyme of genetically modified additives. (Xanthan gum enz.)
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What qualifications should a microorganism have before you can use it in the industry?

  • Not to big
  • produce the substance of interest
  • be available in a pure culture
  • Be genetically stable
  • Growing in large scale
  • Grow fast
  • Are not dangerous for humans, animals or plants
  • available in large quantities and relatively inexpensive

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