Process for cultivating microorganisms by means of fluidized bed
AssigneeKikkoman Shoyu Co., Ltd.
InventorsTakeshi Akao, Toshio Sakasai, Yoshikazu Matsuyama, Yukio Kasuga
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Abstract
A process for cultivating microorganisms by means of fluidized bed characterized by cultivating a microorganism on a solid culture medium while mixing the solid culture medium in the fluidized bed with an upward gas stream and supplying an atomized liquid into the culture. According to this process, a cultivated product being high in enzymatic activity and quality is obtained with a high efficiency.
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A process for producing a koji for use in enzymic preparations by means of fluidized bed comprising cultivating a microorganism on a solid culture medium while mixing the solid culture medium in a fluidized bed with an upward gas stream and supplying an atomized liquid into the solid culture.
A process for producing a soy sauce koji by means of fluidized bed comprising cultivating a microorganism on a solid culture medium while mixing the solid culture medium in a fluidized bed with an upward gas stream and supplying an atomized liquid into the solid culture.
A process for producing a Miso-koji by means of fluidized bed comprising cultivating a microorganism on a solid culture medium while mixing the solid culture medium in a fluidized bed with an upward gas stream and supplying an atomized liquid into the solid culture.
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