Read this article to learn about the various physical, chemical and biological parameters of bioprocess that can be measured during fermentation/bioprocessing. There are a large number of physical, chemical and biological parameters that can be measured during fermentation/bioprocessing (Table 19.6) for data analysis and appropriate control. Some special sensors have been developed to carry out measurements in the bioreactors. The [...]
Primary Metabolites: Primary metabolism, also referred to as trophophase, is characterized by balanced growth of microorganisms. It occurs when all the nutrients needed by the organisms are provided in the medium. Primary metabolism is essential for the very existence and reproduction of cells. In the trophophase, the cells possess optimal concentrations of almost all the macromolecules (proteins, DNA, RNA etc.). [...]
Objectives: Food technology is a vast field. The salient features of food processing which has some relevance to bioprocess engineering and technology are given here. In general, the food processing is carried out to achieve the following objectives: a. For the purpose of storage and transport. b. To protect from contamination c. To increase the shelf-life d. To make it [...]