SUGARMIX
Coupling of processes for the microbial production of glutamate and xylitol from wheat bran
Context
The growing demand for glutamic acid and xylitol production across various sectors (food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals), coupled with an increasing consumer preference for natural-origin products, is prompting industries to invest in innovative white biotechnology processes.
Objectives
The SUGARMIX project aims to design an original processing scheme—combining enzymatic hydrolysis, microbial fermentation and product purification—to produce two platform molecules, glutamic acid and xylitol, from lignocellulosic biomass hydrolysates derived from wheat bran.
Expected results
The project is designed to validate a co‑fermentation strategy for C5 and C6 sugars without prior separation.
Target markets
- Agri-food
- Cosmetics
- Pharmaceutical
- Fermentation
- Platform molecules
Involved components
- UMR 5503 LGC
- UMR 614 FARE
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