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Imagine a world in which cheese is not produced from dairy cows, eggs do not come from hens but cultures and leather is not from animal skin but through fermentation. Imagine these changes done so that neither flavor, nor consistency nor health values are lost. Sounds unreal? <\/span>Precision fermentation has enabled us to finally make these possibilities a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the last years, <\/span>precision fermentation has transformed from a niche biotech subject to a promising technology to solve urgent problems of the modern world, including environmental sustainability, hunger, animal welfare, and need in limited resources. In this article, we discuss the technology behind this kind of fermentation, its impact, and where this field is going in our rapidly changing world.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What does precision fermentation involve?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Some of procedures such as brewing beer, creating yogurt or sourdough invoke the use of microorganisms to convert sugars into alcohol or acids. Rather, this kind of fermentation pushes fermentation technology one step further. Whereas in the case of traditional fermentation, microbes produce large substances, here we prompt the microbes to synthesize specific compounds.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s like telling yeast to produce milk protein, or instructing bacteria to make insulin, enzymes or silk.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, in short, genetically modified microorganisms (microbial cells) like yeast, fungi, or bacteria are used in <\/span>precision fermentation for producing precise compounds, usually proteins and enzymes, matching those in animals or the environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Does Precision Fermentation Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Microorganisms work as living, programmable factories during this process. Let\u2019s analyze the process step by step:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Identify the Target Molecule<\/b><\/h3>\n

They begin with finding the genetic code for the molecule that they intend to produce, for instance, casein in cow\u2019s milk.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Insert DNA into Microbe<\/b><\/h3>\n

After the application of recombinant DNA technology, the gene is introduced into a microbial host e.g. yeast or fungi.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Cultivate the Microorganism<\/b><\/h3>\n

The modified microbe is grown in a bioreactor, a large controlled tank (what you\u2019d find at BaiLun Bio enriched with sugars, nutrients, and oxygen for growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Let the Fermentation Begin<\/b><\/h3>\n

In the bioreactor, the microbes consume the feed to create the desired compound, much like yeast converting sugars to alcohol, but far more complex.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Harvest and Purify<\/b><\/h3>\n

Following the end of fermentation, the target molecule is harvested, cleaned, prepared for sale or use. The end result? A substance that is undistinguishable from its natural form at a molecular level.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s not meant to replace natural food; just imitate its nymph. The resultant material is the same at the molecular level, only better through more advanced processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Products Can We Manufacture by Means of Precision Fermentation?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Precision fermentation has a world of possibilities that go far beyond what we consume. Its scope is vast. Let\u2019s look at some of the most outstanding uses:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd39<\/b> Food & Dairy Industry<\/b><\/h3>\n