Special Issue "New Ways of Production of Single Cell Proteins for Future Food or Feed by Fermentation"

Dear Colleagues,

With the increase in the population and worldwide protein shortage, the use of microbial biomass as food and feed is more important, driving the scientific community to search for non-conventional protein sources that can replace conventional expensive ones. Single-cell proteins (SCPs) are considered high in nutritive value, efficiency in substrate conversion, and productivity. They are derived from the fast growth rate of microorganisms and are independent of seasonal factors. SCPs are the biomass (dried cells) produced by microorganisms including yeast, bacteria, algae, and fungi. This biomass contains proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and lipid content. SCPs can be used as a vital supplement of proteins and are regarded as a quantitative approach against malnutrition. A variety of substrates are available for the production of SCPs including waste materials and industrial and agricultural by-products. However, there is a long way to go before the application of SCPs in human and animal nutrition.

The goal of this Special Issue is to provide a communication forum to advance research on the production and process of SCPs with their applications for future food and feed to achieve beneficial impacts on the worldwide protein shortage.

Scope and information for authors:

1. Microbial strain modification for enhancing the utilization efficiency of waste materials;
2. Advanced technologies for SCP, such as solid-state fermentation, bioreactor technologies, etc.;
3. Advanced production processes, research, and development of SCPs, encompassing various fields of science including genetics, microbiology, biotechnology, economics, agriculture, food technology, and veterinary sciences.

Prof. Dr. Xin Wu
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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• single-cell proteins
• future food and feed
• industrial and agricultural by-products
• straw
• methane and methanol
• yeast
• filamentous fungi
• fermentation