Method of production of β-carotene by fermentation in mixed culture using (+) and (−) strains of Blakeslea trispora
US7252965B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12P23/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention consists of fermenting selected strains of Blakeslea trispora in conditions such that β-carotene is produced in the form of stabilized preparations with residual contents of other carotenoids (γ-carotene and β-zeacarotene). The fermentation conditions chosen include the programmed addition of oxygen and/or β-ionone during fermentation, and control of the age of the vegetative growth phases of the strains employed. The β-carotene obtained can be used in the pharmaceutical and food sectors.
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