Single Cell Protein - An Alternative Microbial Protein Source
K. Abarna*
Dept. of Aquatic Environment Management, Fisheries College & Research Institute, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Tamil Nadu (628 008), India
V. Rani
Dept. of Aquatic Environment Management, Fisheries College & Research Institute, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Tamil Nadu (628 008), India
N. Manimozhi
Dept. of Aquatic Environment Management, Fisheries College & Research Institute, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Tamil Nadu (628 008), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: GMO, Microbes, Protein, SCP production
Abstract
The term single-cell protein (SCP) is used to describe protein derived from cells of microorganisms such as yeast, fungi, algae and bacteria which are grown on various carbon sources for synthesis. The dried cells of microorganisms or the whole organism is harvested and consumed. This is a protein source for human food supplements and animal feeds. SCP production may have potential for feeding the ever-increasing world population. Massive quantities of SCP can be produced in a single day. As a source of protein, it is very promising with potential to satisfy the world shortage of food while population increases.
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