Essays about: "Rhizopus oligosporus"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Rhizopus oligosporus.

  1. 1. Edible fungal biomass production using banana peel

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Jennifer Fredes Skogh; Carolina Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Animal feed; filamentous fungi; bio-circular economic; mycoprotein; pretreatment;

    Abstract : Banana peels account for about 61 million tons of waste each year globally. The aim of this project was to investigate the possibility of using banana peels as a substrate to cultivate edible filamentous fungi. READ MORE

  3. 2. Product development of side-stream press cake through fermentation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Jacob Eriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : Food technology; Livsmedelsteknologi; Fermentation; Product development; Rhizopus oligosporus; Lactic acid bacteria; Press cake; Side-stream; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : People in the EU are increasingly turning towards eating more plant-based foods with a lower climate impact than meat and dairy products. The subsequent increase in the production of plant-based products has resulted in large volumes of side-stream press cake, which up until now has mainly been used for animal fodder. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploration of ways to utilize wheat chaff through fungal substrate conversion : a base for animal feed or substrate for cultivation of edible mushrooms

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Caroline Sandberg; [2022]
    Keywords : harvest residues; chaff; oyster mushroom; agro-waste reduction; mushroom production;

    Abstract : The shift towards a more sustainable food system emphasises a need for increased circularity and valorisation of available resources. Chaff constitutes one of three main fractions obtained upon harvest of certain crops, during which it is generally discarded on the field. READ MORE

  5. 4. Edible Fungal Production using Acetic Acid as Carbon and Energy Source

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Barbara Mae Alontaga; Anna Axebrink; [2020]
    Keywords : VFA; Volatile fatty acid; acetic acid; Fungi; Carbon source; Energy source;

    Abstract : Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) have become attractive and gained high research interest due to its significance for the chemical industry and economical advantage. These acids can be produced by utilizing organic waste such as food waste as substrate through anaerobic digestion. READ MORE

  6. 5. Swedish crops for the use in production of tempeh : which raw materials grown in the Swedish crop-system can be applied in tempeh production?

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Lovisa Nilsson; [2020]
    Keywords : antinutrients; cereals; fermentation; legumes; Sweden; tempeh;

    Abstract : With a growing world population, the demands on the food industry are increasing. By reducing the intake of animal protein and replacing it with plant protein, the resource use and emission from the food industry would decrease. Tempeh is a fermented plant food, and acts as a substitute to meats. READ MORE