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Development of Aurantiochytrium limacinum SR21 cultivation using salt-rich waste feedstock for docosahexaenoic acid production and application of natural colourant in food product

  • Hui Yi Leong
  • , Chien An Su
  • , Bo Sheng Lee
  • , John Chi Wei Lan
  • , Chung Lim Law
  • , Jo Shu Chang
  • , Pau Loke Show

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Abstract

Microalgae biorefinery is presently receiving a lot of attention as driven by its production of high value-added products. In this study, an oleaginous microalga Aurantiochytrium limacinum SR21 was cultured for docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) production using 20% (w/v) of K 2 HPO 4 -waste feedstock to replace 0.005% (w/v) of KH 2 PO 4 in the flask culture. DHA is an essential nutrient for human's brain functionalities. Collectively, the K 2 HPO 4 -waste feedstock with working concentration of 0.005% (w/v) in the cultivation prompted a higher lipid content (8.29%) and DHA production (128.81 mg.L −1 ). Moreover, natural plant pigment products containing stabilised betacyanins were utilised as natural red colourants for hard candy production. This study develops microalgal cultivation using salt-rich waste feedstock for a higher lipid and DHA content as well as application of natural colouring agents in food products.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)30-36
Number of pages7
JournalBioresource technology
Volume271
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019 Jan

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Bioengineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Waste Management and Disposal

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