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Title: Yeast makes whey into edible oil

Journal Article · · Chem. Eng. News; (United States)
OSTI ID:6551388

Researchers from Iowa State University have found that after the ultrafiltration of whey, the remaining liquid can make an excellent growth medium for yeast. The yeast can efficiently convert nutrients in the whey into an edible oil. As much as 65% of the dry weight of the yeast cells is edible oil. The fermentation is also reported to reduce the organic material in the whey liquid about 90% thereby alleviating a pollution problem.

OSTI ID:
6551388
Journal Information:
Chem. Eng. News; (United States), Vol. 58:20
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English