M.P. KUSUIVIA AND M.V.V.CHANDANA LAKSHMI
Abstract
Batch fermentation was carried out using cereal raw materials by Aspergillusflavus. It was found that utilizing whole wheat flour as a cheap and readily available cereal raw material, it was possible to obtain pectinlyase activity at a very acceptable yield. A comparative study was carried out to estimate 1 - carotene extracted from Daucas carrota (carrot) utilizing the obtained crude enzyme and commercially purchased enzyme. IL was found that carotenoid concentration extracted by crude enzyme was appreciably equivalent to that of commercial enzyme.