ISSN:
1432-0614
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
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Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Summary Condensates of polyoxyalkylene glycol of diverse molecular weight esterified by oleic acid, used as antifoam agents in fermentors, were tested on Saccharomyces uvarum and Kluyveromyces bulgaricus. These compounds, used at a concentration of 0.1% (V/V) in the culture medium, stimulated the aerobic growth of the yeasts, and adding oleic acid (up to a concentration of 0.005% V/V in the medium) to the antifoam compounds further increased the final biomass. the presence of the antifoam agents during the development of yeasts increased their viability at the end of the culture and reinforced this viability for a further conservation by freezing. Antifoam agents also stimulated respiration in K. bulgaricus and to a lesser degree in S. uvarum. Flocculation of both yeasts was decreased. Over and above their physico-chemical foam — inhibiting action, polyoxyalkylene glycol compounds had a beneficial effect on the metabolism of yeasts. These compounds have a more positive action on yeasts than colza oil, another industrial antifoam agents.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00251941
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