Process for preparing erythritol using novel cell of pichia
US6001616A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/938
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a fermentation process to have a high productivity with a novel mutant of Pichia sp., more specifically, for preparing erythritol under optimal fermentation conditions for maximum erythritol production by optimizing the environmental conditions of culture such as pH, temperature and by controlling osmotic pressure. A two-stage fermentation was performed to control osmotic pressure. Osmotic pressure was adjusted to a low level during growth phase and to a relatively high level during production phase by adding continuously glucose and NaCl or KCl. Therefore, erythritol production could be increased.
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