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Based on the well-known fact thatKluyveromyces fragilis strains show sub-optimal performance when grown in concentrated whey permeate, previously optimized medium was investigated for possible limitations appearing at high concentrations. Shaken flask cultures showed that no additional vitamin or mineral sources were required when the optimized amount of yeast extract was added to the concentrated permeate. Several aspects of the ethanol inhibition of the growth ofK. fragilis NRRL 665 were investigated in continuous culture. The maximum ethanol concentration tolerated by this yeast, i.e. 45 g/l, was much lower than commonly reported for other strains. Ethanol and biomass production were also influenced by the increased ethanol concentration of the medium. At 31 g/l of alcohol product yield was reduced to 0.23 g/g whereas biomass yield was 0.05 g/g. Some evidence suggested that residence time and residual lactose concentration played a significant role in modulating the toxic effect of ethanol.
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Vienne, P., von Stockar, U. An investigation of ethanol inhibition and other limitations occurring during the fermentation of concentrated whey permeate byKluyveromyces fragilis . Biotechnol Lett 7, 521–526 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01199872
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