Title

EVALUATION OF A NOVEL FOAM FERMENTER IN THE PRODUCTION OF XANTHAN GUM.

Authors

Tushar K. Misra, University of Rhode Island
Stanley M. Barnett, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

12-1-1986

Abstract

Fermentation of a culture of Xanthomonas campestris NRRL B-1459 was carried out in a foam fermenter. The parameters monitored were growth rate, xanthan gum and glucose concentration, pH and viscosity of the broth. Flow patterns in the fermenter were studied using dye tracers. Results were a maximum specific growth rate of 0. 245 hr** minus **1 for 120 hours of fermentation at 28 degree C, and a final xanthan gum yield of 70% based on initial glucose in the media.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

American Institute of Chemical Engineers, National Meeting

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Misra, Tushar K., and Stanley M. Barnett. "EVALUATION OF A NOVEL FOAM FERMENTER IN THE PRODUCTION OF XANTHAN GUM.." American Institute of Chemical Engineers, National Meeting (1986). https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/che_facpubs/85