date:Jul 01, 2014
now the improved strain can be directly applied to the straw. Secondly, the mould can now produce erythritol directly from the straw. The intermediate step of producing molasses is not necessary any more and no yeast has to be used.
We knew that the mould fungus Trichoderma reesei is in principle capable of producing erythritol, but usually only in tiny quantities, said Mach. By genetically modifying it, we managed to stimulate the production of an enzyme, which enables the large-scale product