The Production of an Economical Culture Medium from Apple Pomace for the Propagation of Non-Conventional Cidermaking Yeast Starters

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Title: The Production of an Economical Culture Medium from Apple Pomace for the Propagation of Non-Conventional Cidermaking Yeast Starters
Authors: Josefina M. Fontanini, Andrea C. Origone, Marcela P. Sangorrín, Carmen R. Maturano, Christian A. Lopes, M. Eugenia Rodríguez
Source: Fermentation, Vol 11, Iss 1, p 33 (2025)
Publisher Information: MDPI AG, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Collection: LCC:Fermentation industries. Beverages. Alcohol
Subject Terms: lignocellulosic wastes, cider, acid treatment, alkaline treatment, culture medium, biomass propagation, Fermentation industries. Beverages. Alcohol, TP500-660
More Details: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the use of different chemical treatments of apple pomace in order to produce an economical culture medium for the propagation of two non-conventional yeast strains. An experimental design approach was used for the optimization of the hydrolysis conditions of apple pomace. Both acid and alkaline treatment conditions were tested. The optimal hydrolysis conditions to disrupt the pomace lignocellulosic structure were 1% w/v of H3PO4, 121 °C, and 40 min for acid treatment, while 6% w/v of NH4OH, 20 °C, and 2 h were optimal for the alkaline condition. Saccharomyces uvarum NPCC 1420 and Saccharomyces eubayanus NPCC 1292 yeasts were able to grow in the liquid fraction obtained from both acid and alkaline treatments. However, the medium with the acid treatment was found to be more suitable for yeast growth, showing, for both strains, higher µmax and biomass production and lower td and λ than that observed for the medium with the alkaline treatment. According to the growth parameter analysis for both strains, the acid treatment was selected for further studies. By taking advantage of this agroindustrial by-product, a circular economy approach is promoted, reducing environmental impact and fostering sustainable development.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2311-5637
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/11/1/33; https://doaj.org/toc/2311-5637
DOI: 10.3390/fermentation11010033
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/2462f03e924d4f03998cbcdb1f5030de
Accession Number: edsdoj.2462f03e924d4f03998cbcdb1f5030de
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:23115637
DOI:10.3390/fermentation11010033
Published in:Fermentation
Language:English