Uses of Pekilo, a microfungus biomass from <i>Paecilomyces varioti</i> in sausage and meat balls

Koivurinta, Juha; Kurkela, Rakel; Koivistoinen, Pekka

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2621.1979.tb00902.x

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“…There were two factories operating in Finland in Mänttä and in Jämsänkoski during 1982–1991, but as the cellulose mills ceased operations, these factories were also closed. Although, the product was sold as animal feed, it was also investigated as a supplement in meat products such as sausages and meat balls (Koivurinta et al, 1979 ). The Pekilo process strain is available from the VTT Ltd. culture collection ( www.culturecollection.vtt.fi/ ).…”

Section: Scp Production Systems With Different Substrates and Processmentioning

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Single Cell Protein—State-of-the-Art, Industrial Landscape and Patents 2001–2016

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By 2050, the world would need to produce 1,250 million tonnes of meat and dairy per year to meet global demand for animal-derived protein at current consumption levels. However, growing demand for protein will not be met sustainably by increasing meat and dairy production because of the low efficiency of converting feed to meat and dairy products. New solutions are needed. Single cell protein (SCP), i.e., protein produced in microbial and algal cells, is an option with potential. Much of the recent interest in SCP has focused on the valorisation of side streams by using microorganisms to improve their protein content, which can then be used in animal feed. There is also increased use of mixed populations, rather than pure strains in the production of SCP. In addition, the use of methane as a carbon source for SCP is reaching commercial scales and more protein-rich products are being derived from algae for both food and feed. The following review addresses the latest developments in SCP production from various organisms, giving an overview of commercial exploitation, a review of recent advances in the patent landscape (2001–2016) and a list of industrial players in the SCP field.

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Single Cell Protein—State-of-the-Art, Industrial Landscape and Patents 2001–2016

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“…The resulting Pekilo biomass is a dried powder, which contains about 50% fungal protein and is used for animal feed and can also be used for human consumption (Koivurinta et al . ).…”

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“…The Pekilo process is an industrial single-cell protein (SCP) production process which uses the fungus P. variotii to reduce the polluting effects of spent sulphite waste liquor (Almeida e Silva et al 2003), and it is also a way of reusing low-cost substrates from the pulp and paper industry. The resulting Pekilo biomass is a dried powder, which contains about 50% fungal protein and is used for animal feed and can also be used for human consumption (Koivurinta et al 2007).…”

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Enzymes and bioproducts produced by the ascomycete fungus Paecilomyces variotii

2015

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Summary Due its innate ability to produce extracellular enzymes which can provide eco‐friendly solutions for a variety of biotechnological applications, Paecilomyces variotii is a potential source of industrial bioproducts. In this review, we report biotechnological records on the biochemistry of different enzymes produced by the fermentation of the P. variotii fungus, including tannases, phytases, cellulases, xylanases, chitinases, amylases and pectinases. Additionally, the main physicochemical properties which can affect the enzymatic reactions of the enzymes involved in the conversion of a huge number of substrates to high‐value bioproducts are described. Despite all the background information compiled in this review, more research is required to consolidate the catalytic efficiency of P. variotii, which must be optimized so that it is more accurate and reproducible on a large scale.

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“…Another fungal SCP product is PEKILO (mycoprotein from Paecilomyces variotii), which was used as feed for poultry and fish. It was first developed in the 1960's to valorize pulp and paper industry side streams [29]. Until 1991, PEKILO was commercially produced and presently, the PEKILO production is possessed by a start-up company eniferBio (https://www.eniferbio.fi/, accessed on 6 May 2021).…”

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“…Until 1991, PEKILO was commercially produced and presently, the PEKILO production is possessed by a start-up company eniferBio (https://www.eniferbio.fi/, accessed on 6 May 2021). Though PEKILO was first produced to be used as protein rich feed, its potential use as food ingredient was also studied [29].…”

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Fungi as a Source of Edible Proteins and Animal Feed

Amara

El-Baky

2023

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It is expected that the world population will reach 9 billion by 2050. Thus, meat, dairy or plant-based protein sources will fail to meet global demand. New solutions must be offered to find innovative and alternative protein sources. As a natural gift, edible wild mushrooms growing in the wet and shadow places and can be picked by hand have been used as a food. From searching mushrooms in the forests and producing single cell proteins (SCP) in small scales to mega production, academia, United Nations Organizations, industries, political makers and others, play significant roles. Fermented traditional foods have also been reinvestigated. For example, kefir, miso, and tempeh, are an excellent source for fungal isolates for protein production. Fungi have unique criteria of consuming various inexpensive wastes as sources of carbon and energy for producing biomass, protein concentrate or amino acids with a minimal requirement of other environmental resources (e.g., light and water). Fungal fermented foods and SCP are consumed either intentionally or unintentionally in our daily meals and have many applications in food and feed industries. This review addresses fungi as an alternative source of edible proteins and animal feed, focusing mainly on SCP, edible mushrooms, fungal fermented foods, and the safety of their consumption.

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Uses of Pekilo, a microfungus biomass from Paecilomyces varioti in sausage and meat balls

Cited by 14 publications

References 6 publications

Single Cell Protein—State-of-the-Art, Industrial Landscape and Patents 2001–2016

Single Cell Protein—State-of-the-Art, Industrial Landscape and Patents 2001–2016

Enzymes and bioproducts produced by the ascomycete fungus Paecilomyces variotii

Fungi as a Source of Edible Proteins and Animal Feed

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