Evaluation of the effect of additing mineral and nitrogen sources in soil state fermentation for production of phytase using Aspergillus

Author(s)

Meiri Brum Lima

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: Campinas, SP.
• Institution: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Faculdade de Engenharia de Alimentos
• Defense date: 2012-02-04

Examining board members

Ranulfo Monte Alegre; Andreia Fonseca de Faria; Rodrigo de Oliveira Moraes

• Advisor: Ranulfo Monte Alegre

Abstract

Biotechnological processes for production of enzymes show strong growth due to the need for maximization of industrial and biological processes contributing to reducing environmental impacts. However, the use of enzymes and purification involves many variables and relatively hight cost of production. Phytase hydrolyzes phytic acid, an organic acid component of natural seeds and oilseeds, in inositol and inorganic phosphate available, resulting best use of foods. The use of phytase as an additive in animal feed is mandatory in Europe, Southeast Asia, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan to reduce the environmental effect caused by excess phosphorus excreted by animals. In recent years, plus the addition of animal feed, the application of phytase in the human diet has emerged as a potential alternative, because studies showed the heath benefits. The potential worldwide market for phytase is U$ 500 milion, where China stands as the largest producer coming to U$ 200 milion according to a study of China¿s Feed Industry (2008). However, this enzyme is not produced in Brazil. This study aimed to study the fermentation process for production of phytase determining parameters that will assist in indentifying the Best culture condition for their prodution. It was also proposed the use of Rice bran as substrate in order to add value to the industry by-product of rice processing. Were done tests of production by Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus oryzae in Erlenmeyer flasks and experimental design was used to verify the influence of the addition of nitrogen sources and mineral salts in fermentation. The characterization of the enzyme activity in function of pH na temperature and the choice of the best strain for the production of phytase was also done (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 10/04303-0 - Evaluation of the effect of the addition of nitrogen sources and mineral salts in solid state fermentation for production of phytase by Aspergillus
• Grantee: Meiri Brum Lima
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master