Production of D-mannitol by conidia of Aspergillus candidus.
Conidia of Aspergillus candidus converted glucose and other sugars to mannitol. Low pH (ca. 3.0) apparently favored the percentage yield but decreased the fermentation rate.
D001230:Aspergillus / Q000378:metabolism*; D050260:Carbohydrate Metabolism; D003470:Culture Media; D005285:Fermentation; D005947:Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008353:Mannitol / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D013170:Spores / Q000378:metabolism*; D013172:Spores, Fungal / Q000378:metabolism; D013237:Stereoisomerism; D013696:Temperature
D003470:Culture Media; D008353:Mannitol; D005947:Glucose