Comparative analysis of enzymatic activity of tannase in non-conventional yeasts to produce ellagic acid

Abstract Non-conventional yeasts represent an alternative for microorganisms that are capable to produce the enzyme Tannase (EC 3.1.1.20), which has many applications is the food and pharmaceutical industry as it stands out for its ability to produce ellagic acid out of the enzymatic hydrolysis of ellagitannins. Ellagic acid has been studied in the medical area for its action against various diseases, as is the case of cancer or heart problems. The investigation was conducted to evaluate seven non-conventional yeasts - Debaryomyces hansenii PYC ISA 1510, Debaryomyces hansenii PYC 2968, Candida...