be produced by growing microorganisms on substrates of industry effluents like whey, and low cost organic matter like
saw dust and paddy straw.
Microbes are being grown on an
industrial scale as source of good
protein. Microbes like Spirulina can
be grown easily on materials like
waste water from potato processing
plants (containing starch), straw, molasses, animal manure and even sewage, to produce large quantities
and can serve as food rich in protein, minerals, fats, carbohydrate and vitamins.
Its exceptional protein content
(more than 60%) and it being the richest source for beta-carotene and vitamin B12 - all in one-has no parallel in the nutritive food categories.
Single cell protein provides an
important protein-rich supplement
in human diet. It also reduces the
pressure on agricultural production systems for the supply of the
requisite proteins.
Additionally, single cell protein produces based on industrial effluents helps to reduce environmental pollution.
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