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Cystofilobasidium ferigula co-production of lipids and carotenoids using crude glycerol

Source: Nature - Biotechnology • Published: 15 Jun 2026, 00:00

Cystofilobasidium ferigula co-production of lipids and carotenoids using crude glycerol

Yeast-based valorization of crude glycerol into lipids and pigments: a research article exploring cultivation optimization, compositional profiling, and rapid spectroscopic analysis.

Key Takeaways
  • Optimized cultures produced biomass with 52.89% lipids and 1.57 g/L yield
  • Total carotenoids measured 107.6 µg per gram in biomass extract
  • Carotenoid extracts showed antioxidant activity in ABTS, FRAP, and DPPH assays
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