Factors affecting the fermentative lactic acid production from renewable resources

Hofvendahl K; Hahn-Hagerdal B

Enzyme and Microbial Technology, Vol.26, No.2-4, 87-107, 2000

DOI10.1016/S0141-0229(99)00155-6 Export Citation

Factors affecting the fermentative lactic acid production from renewable resources

Parameters affecting the fermentative lactic acid (LA) production are summarized and discussed: microorganism, carbon-and nitrogen-source, fermentation mode, pH, and temperature. LA production is compared in terms of LA concentration, LA yield and LA productivity. Also by-product formation and LA isomery are discussed. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.

Keywords:CELL-RECYCLE REACTOR;COIMMOBILIZED LACTOBACILLUS-CASEI;AQUEOUS 2-PHASE SYSTEM;AGAR IMMOBILIZED CELLS;WHOLE-WHEAT-FLOUR;BEAN GUM GEL;LACTOCOCCUS-LACTIS;STREPTOCOCCUS-LACTIS;LACTATE FERMENTATION;ELECTRODIALYSIS FERMENTATION