Abstract
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) production by Penicillium expansum was evaluated. In a first stage, the best conditions for P. expansum growth and sporulation were established with potato/dextrose/agar being the most suitable medium at between 22 and 25°C, giving good growth and good sporulation. The inocula from this medium were used for FOS production using shake-flask cultures, and yielded 0.58 g FOS/g sucrose (3.25 g FOS/l.h), demonstrating the potential of this strain for sucrose conversion to FOS.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Biotechnology Letters |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 837-840 |
ISSN | 0141-5492 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |