title: Single cell protein production by Aspergillus niger and its evaluation.
abstract: An efficient cellulolytic mold, Aspergillus niger AS-101 was used to produce single cell protein from alkalitreated corn cobs. Microbial biomass obtained after 6 days of fermentation was evaluated for its various quality components. Single cell protein product contained 30.4% crude protein and had an essential amino acid profile featuring a high lysine content and appreciable amounts of methionine and tryptophane. Product contained 12.9% fat which was comprised of all essential fatty acids. Product has 77% of in vitro dry matter digestibility, hence can be used to supplement the feed components of ruminents and other monogastric animals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, N.D. University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad (U.P.), India.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Abidi
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Agrawal
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Darmwal
mesh_terms: D000601:Amino Acids, Essential / Q000032:analysis; D000821:Animal Feed; D001234:Aspergillus niger / Q000378:metabolism*; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D004063:Digestion; D005228:Fatty Acids, Essential / Q000032:analysis; D005285:Fermentation; D005656:Fungal Proteins / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D009753:Nutritive Value; D011506:Proteins; D003313:Zea mays
chemical_list: D000601:Amino Acids, Essential; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D005228:Fatty Acids, Essential; D005656:Fungal Proteins; D011506:Proteins; C012551:single cell proteins