Estudo da termolização de levedura (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) de usina de alcool utilizando microondas

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DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2000

RESUMO

The use of yeasts, especially Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as a food source, has grown considerably in the last few years. Contrary to those destiIled for industrial fermentation, yeast for food must be biologically inactive, but preserving its high protein and vitamin content, such that it can be used for both animal feed and human consumption. The industrial production of yeasts and their use as a food supprement, could ease the problems faced by the agrarían and animal farming sectors due to the climate and seasonal aspects of other cultures. If a preservation method were coupled to production, this could allow for a balanced supply to the consumer market by controlling stocks. In this context a drying operation would be an attractive alternative, since it would present the yeast bíomass in a physical form which facilitates storage, transport and ommercialization. In this study, a series of heat treatments in a microwave oven were applied, using temperatures of 80, 90, 110, 120 and 125°C for either 15 or 30 minutes. Evidence of thermolysis of the yeast cells as a result of the heat treatment, was searched for. Such thermolysis can be recognized trom an evaluation of protein digestíbility, extraction yíeldand cell viabilíty. In this study the following parameters were obtaíned: 32-85% protein dígestibility, 38% proteín extraction and zero cell víability

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levedos microondas biomassa

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