Soybean-based fermentation media, methods of making and use
AssigneeFermalogic, Inc.
InventorJ. Mark Weber
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Abstract
Fermentation media containing an isoflavone-depleted soybean meal or isoflavone-depleted soybean meal product and at least one exogenous added ingredient that comprises a substrate for microbial growth are provided. Methods of making a fermentation medium comprising an isoflavone-depleted soybean meal or isoflavone-depleted soybean meal product and methods for obtaining a fermentation product are also provided. The present invention is further directed to fermentation broths obtained by the media and methods. The present invention is also directed to feed additives produced from fermentation broths obtained by the methods.
Claims16
A method of obtaining at least one fermentation product, said method comprising the steps of:
- a. culturing a microorganism in a fermentation medium comprising an isoflavone-depleted soybean meal or isoflavone-depleted soybean meal product and at least one exogenous added ingredient that comprises a substrate for microbial growth;
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- b. isolating a fermentation product from a culture wherein said culture comprises a fermentation broth and said microorganism from step (a), thereby obtaining at least one fermentation product.
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