Title: Improving texture of bacterial cellulose produced by Komagataeibacter xylinus PTCC 1734 by optimization of fermentation parameters
Abstract:
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a biodegradable and non-toxic polymer that has various applications in various industries, including food industry. Due to having a structure with many pores and a dense network of microfibrils, this biopolymer has a high ability to combine with different materials and produce biocomposite with various functions. The abstract provided describes a research study on improving the texture of bacterial cellulose (BC) for use in the food industry. The study aimed to enhance the BC texture by investigating the ingredients of the culture medium. The bacterial strain Komagataeibacter xylinus PTCC1734 was cultured under optimal conditions with a culture medium containing starch. The production of BC was observed over 14 days, and various experiments were conducted to evaluate the BC texture, including syneresis of BC gels, texture profile analysis, and tensile testing. Additionally, the samples were analyzed using X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that the presence of starch in the culture medium reduced syneresis and influenced the texture and mechanical properties of BC. The study concluded that the texture of bacterial cellulose can be improved for use in food technology. The abstract effectively summarizes the research objectives, methods, and key findings, providing valuable insights into the potential application of BC in the food industry.
Audience Take Away Notes:
- The audience can learn the specification of bacterial cellulose suitable for the food industry and improve a cheap method to enhance its characteristics to use in the food industry
- The results of the current research can provide some technical points that may be useful for bacterial cellulose producers
- Bacterial nanocellulose is an example of biotechnological products produced by bacteria with various application in food, electronic, cosmetics, etc. Global Bacterial Cellulose market size was valued at USD 353.6 million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 1128.5 million by 2029 with a CAGR of 18.0% during review period. The results of the current research can provide more information about this useful product
