Utilization of soybean residue to produce monacolin K -cholesterol lowering agent

Soybean residue is a byproduct from the manufacture of soybean milk and tofu which are popular foods in Thailand. Soybean residue was used as substrate in solid state fermentation by Monascus purpureus IFRPD 4046 to produce monacolin K, a cholesterol lowering agent. The optimum fermentation conditio...

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Main Authors: Jantima Japakaset1, Chakamas Wongkhalaung1 and Vichien Leelawatcharamas2, Chakamas Wongkhalaung, Vichien Leelawatcharamas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2009-01-01
Series:Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST)
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Online Access:http://www.rdoapp.psu.ac.th/sjst/ejournal/journal/31-1/0125-3395-31-1-35-39.pdf