title: Galactomyces geotrichum - moulds from dairy products with high biotechnological potential.
abstract: The article reviews the properties of the Galactomyces geotrichum species, the mould that is most important for the dairy industry. G. geotrichum mould has been isolated from milk, cheeses and alcoholic beverage. Its presence in food products makes it possible to obtain a characteristic aroma and taste, which corresponds to the needs and preferences of consumers. G. geotrichum plays an important role in ecology, where the mould is employed for the degradation of various hazardous substances and wastewater treatment. It has also been found to have potential for biofuel production. In addition to this, G. geotrichum can be applicable in two further major areas: agriculture and health protection.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Grygier
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences.
authors.forename: Kamila
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Myszka
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Poznań University of Life Sciences.
authors.forename: Magdalena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rudzińska
mesh_terms: D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D056804:Biofuels / Q000382:microbiology; D001709:Biotechnology; D003611:Dairy Products / Q000382:microbiology*; D005516:Food Microbiology; D004718:Saccharomycetales; D018505:Waste Management; D062065:Wastewater / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D056804:Biofuels; D062065:Wastewater
keywords: DDT; Galactomyces geotrichum; PUFA; angiotensin I converting enzyme; cheeses