What are single cell proteins? List out its uses ?

Explanation

(i) Single cell proteins are dried cells of microorganism that are used as protein supplement in humen foods or animal feeds .
(ii) Although single cell protein has high nutritive single cell protein high nutritive value due to their higher protein , vitamin, essential amino acids and lipid content , there are doubts on whether it could replace conventional protein sources due to their high nucleic acid content and slower in digestility
(iii) Microorganisms used for hte production of single Cell Protein are as follows :
(a) Bacteria - Methylophilus
methylotrophus Cellulomonas
Alcaligenes
(b) Fungi - Agaricus compestris
Succharomyces cerevisiae (yeast) ,
Candida utilis
(c) Algae - Spirulina, Chlorella,
Chlamydomonas
(iv) The single cell proteins froms an important source of food because of their protein content , carbohydrates , fats , vitamins and minerals . It is used by Astronauts and Antarctica expendition scientists .
Application of Single -Cell Protein :
(i) It is used as protein supplement .
(ii) It is used in cosmetics products for healthy hair and skin
(iii) It is used in poultry as the excellent source of proteins and other nutrients , it is widely used for feeding cattle , birds , fishes etc .
(iv) It is used in food industry as aroma carriers , vitamin carrier , emulsifying agents to inprove the nutritive value of baked products , in soups , in ready-to- serve- meals , in diet recipes .
(v) It is used in industries like paper processing leather processing as foam stabilzers .