To reduce the percentage of population suffering from hunger and malnutrition, microbes are grown on a large scale to act as food supplements. Mention any two microbes used as food supplement and suggest the role.
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Two microbes (bacteria and yeast) used in food supplement:
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Two microbes (bacteria and yeast) used in food supplement:
- Single cells protein (SCP) involves production of protein supplements by using only unicellular organisms like bacteria, yeasts. These are preferred to produce protein supplements due to their high growth rate and ability to grow on waste materials.
- Lactobacillus is used in the production of yogurt and other fermented milk products.
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