Single cell protein production by Aspergillus niger and its evaluation.
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.
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Department of Biochemistry, N.D. University of Agriculture & Technology, Faizabad (U.P.), India.
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Agrawal
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Darmwal
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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
D000601:Amino Acids, Essential; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D005228:Fatty Acids, Essential; D005656:Fungal Proteins; D011506:Proteins; C012551:single cell proteins