Single Cell Protein

this ppt deals with the production, processing and harvesting of spirulina as SCP. it also describes about the benefits of using spirulina as the protein supplement for enriching one's health when there is nutritional deprivation.

1. MICROBIAL PROTEIN – SCP spirulina S. PREETHI I M.SC FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION

2. The dried cells of microorganisms (algae, bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi)used as food or feed are collectively known as “microbial protein” It was newly termed as “single-cell protein” in 1967 at MIT Cambridge. NOTE MICROBIAL PROTEIN

3. No. of microbes as a part of diet 16 th century – spirulina was consumed as source of protein 1980 – Esrtwhile U.S.S.R – largest producer of SCP (1.1 million tonnes/year) SCP

4. 3H 2 O Glucose nutrients Microbial biomass (ash free)

5. Production of algal biomass

6. FACTORS AFFECTING BIOMASS PRODUCTION

7. DISADVANTAGES OF MICROBIAL BIOMASS

8. spirulina Microscopic algae & well – accepted food world over. A simple, one-celled form of (blue green) algae that thrives in warm, fresh-water bodies. It contains the most remarkable concentration and combination of nutrients known in any food, plant, grain or herb. It contains 65 - 70 % protein.

9. MASS CULTIVATION Two types - under operation Third type – enclosed system : transparent tube, biocoil or photobioreacter – under development

10. PROCESS

11. Wet slurry is washed and collected Removing the moisture

12. Spirulina tanks Collecting the harvest

13. NUTRIENT CONTENT

14. Different forms

15. USES OF SPIRULINA

16. PRODUCTION OF SPIRULINA

17. Pudukkottai spirulina farm

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