<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Single cell oil is considered as a promising alternative to fish and vegetable oils. Due to the ability of oleaginous microorganisms to produce significant amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), single cell oil can be used for human and animal consumption. In this context, marine microorganisms of the class Labyrinthulomycetes are particularly highlighted in scientific literature. In order to clarify the possibilities for the use of microorganisms of the class <italic>Labyrinthulomycetes</italic> in large-scale single cell oil production, the first step is to gain awareness of the cultivation conditions required for these microorganisms. In addition, to reduce the cost of single cell oil production, it is necessary to identify potential agroindustrial waste products that are suitable for microbiological cultivation of <italic>Labyrinthulomycetes</italic>. This article examines the potential biotechnological applications of <italic>Labyrinthulomycetes</italic> in single cell oil production, the cultivation conditions, nutritional requirements, inhibitors and suitable waste products. In addition, an agroindustrial by-product availability analysis has been carried out. The article evaluates agroindustrial by-products based on their availability in Latvia, required pre-treatment, price, shelf life and efficiency.</p></abstract>

Single cell oil is considered as a promising alternative to fish and vegetable oils. Due to the ability of oleaginous microorganisms to produce significant amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), single cell oil can be used for human and animal consumption. In this context, marine microorganisms of the class Labyrinthulomycetes are particularly highlighted in scientific literature. In order to clarify the possibilities for the use of microorganisms of the class Labyrinthulomycetes in large-scale single cell oil production, the first step is to gain awareness of the cultivation conditions required for these microorganisms. In addition, to reduce the cost of single cell oil production, it is necessary to identify potential agroindustrial waste products that are suitable for microbiological cultivation of Labyrinthulomycetes. This article examines the potential biotechnological applications of Labyrinthulomycetes in single cell oil production, the cultivation conditions, nutritional requirements, inhibitors and suitable waste products. In addition, an agroindustrial by-product availability analysis has been carried out. The article evaluates agroindustrial by-products based on their availability in Latvia, required pre-treatment, price, shelf life and efficiency.

Ranking of By-products for Single Cell Oil Production. Case of Latvia

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Single cell oil is considered as a promising alternative to fish and vegetable oils. Due to the ability of oleaginous microorganisms to produce significant...

Ranking of By-products for Single Cell Oil Production. Case of Latvia

Published Online: Sep 23, 2020

Page range: 258 - 271

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2020-0071

Keywords
Biotechnology, high value-added product, TOPSIS

© 2020 Elīna Račko et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Ranking of By-products for Single Cell Oil Production. Case of Latvia

Published Online: Sep 23, 2020

Page range: 258 - 271

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2020-0071

KeywordsBiotechnology, high value-added product, TOPSIS

© 2020 Elīna Račko et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Biotechnology, high value-added product, TOPSIS