Production of biopolymers and feed protein from food wastes

J. Merrylin, Preethi, Ganesh Dattatraya Saratale, J. Rajesh Banu

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Abstract

The industrialization of biopolymer and protein feed production is facing major issues due to an increase in the raw material cost. Globally, food waste is a major burden with severe environmental impacts, however it has the potential to be used as a carbon source for the production of bioproducts. This chapter deals with the conversion of food waste into value-added bioproducts like biopolymers, single-cell oil, polysaccharides, baker’s yeast, and single-cell protein. The chapter also deals with the major economic aspects needed to move these production process toward commercialization.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFood Waste to Valuable Resources
Subtitle of host publicationApplications and Management
PublisherElsevier
Pages143-162
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9780128183533
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2020

Keywords

  • Baker’s yeast
  • Biopolymer
  • Food waste
  • Polysaccharides
  • Protein feed
  • Single-cell oil
  • Single-cell protein

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