Proximate analysis of a food sample determines the total protein, total fat, total carbohydrate, total solid (ash) and moisture reported as the percentage composition of the product. There are food composition tables that contain proximate analysis for a large number of established foods and as new food items are added to our shopping baskets their […]
How to Analyse Food Constituents (with methods) | Biotechnology
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Lactic Acid: Structure, Biosynthesis, Fermentation Process and Uses in Food | Industries | Biotechnology
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Lactic Acid 2. Chemical Structure of Lactic Acid 3. Biosynthesis 4. Fermentation Process 5. Uses. Introduction to Lactic Acid: Lactic acid was the first organic acid produced by fermentation process carried out in 1880. Today, it is manufactured both by chemical as well as fermentation […]
Gluconic Acid: Biosynthesis, Fermentation Process and Uses in Food | Industries | Biotechnology
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Gluconic Acid 2. Biosynthesis of Gluconic Acid 3. Fermentation Process 4. Uses. Introduction to Gluconic Acid: In industrial microbiology gluconic acid has a long history. Alsberg in 1911 explained the production of gluconic acid in which Pseudomonas was used as fermenting microorganism. In 1928, its […]