The present disclosure provides culture or fermentation media including a biomass or derivative thereof of a hemoprotein-producing C1 metabolizing non-photosynthetic bacterium, methods of culturing cells or tissue with the culture or fermentation medium, and products produced by the culturing methods including food products, food ingredients, phytoprotective bacterial cell products, and other products of interest such as vitamins, fatty acids, amino acid, carotenoids, etc.
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
The present disclosure provides food compositions for humans comprising a Methylococcus capsulatus protein isolate or whole cell product, wherein the Methylococcus capsulatus protein isolate or whole cell product is composed of at least 70% crude protein; has a protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) of at least 0.9; and has a δ13C of about −70‰ to about −30‰. Methylococcus capsulatus protein isolates or whole cell products provided herein are useful for the manufacture of meat substitutes as well as other food compositions, such as protein bars, nutritional beverages, protein supplement powders, frozen non-dairy desserts, and baked goods.
A23C 11/10 - Milk substitutes, e.g. coffee whitener compositions containing at least one non-milk component as source of fats or proteins containing or not lactose but no other milk components as source of fats, carbohydrates or proteins
A23G 9/38 - Frozen sweets, e.g. ice confectionery, ice-creamMixtures therefor characterised by the composition containing peptides or proteins
A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
A23J 3/20 - Proteins from microorganisms or unicellular algae
A23J 3/22 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by texturising
The present disclosure provides method for generating biomass by culturing methanotrophic bacteria under low copper conditions. Also provided are generated biomass and protein isolate prepared from the biomass.
The present disclosure provides methods of combining methanotrophic bacterial biomass production with a methanation process, comprising: (a) culturing a methanotrophic bacterium in the presence of methane and oxygen to produce biomass and carbon dioxide; and (b) generating methane using the carbon dioxide produced in step (a) and hydrogen. Also provided are systems that comprise: (a) one or more bioreactors comprising a culture of a methanotrophic bacterium to produce biomass and carbon dioxide in the presence of methane, and (b) one or more reactors for generating methane, wherein the system is configured so that the carbon dioxide generated from reactor (a) is fed into reactor (b).
The present disclosure provides methods of combining methanotrophic bacterial biomass production with a methanation process, comprising: (a) culturing a methanotrophic bacterium in the presence of methane and oxygen to produce biomass and carbon dioxide; and (b) generating methane using the carbon dioxide produced in step (a) and hydrogen. Also provided are systems that comprise: (a) one or more bioreactors comprising a culture of a methanotrophic bacterium to produce biomass and carbon dioxide in the presence of methane, and (b) one or more reactors for generating methane, wherein the system is configured so that the carbon dioxide generated from reactor (a) is fed into reactor (b).
The present disclosure provides methods of combining methanotrophic bacterial biomass production with a methanation process, comprising: (a) culturing a methanotrophic bacterium in the presence of methane and oxygen to produce biomass and carbon dioxide; and (b) generating methane using the carbon dioxide produced in step (a) and hydrogen. Also provided are systems that comprise: (a) one or more bioreactors comprising a culture of a methanotrophic bacterium to produce biomass and carbon dioxide in the presence of methane, and (b) one or more reactors for generating methane, wherein the system is configured so that the carbon dioxide generated from reactor (a) is fed into reactor (b).
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
The present disclosure provides culture or fermentation media including a biomass or derivative thereof of a hemoprotein-producing C1 metabolizing non-photosynthetic bacterium, methods of culturing cells or tissue with the culture or fermentation medium, and products produced by the culturing methods including food products, food ingredients, phytoprotective bacterial cell products, and other products of interest such as vitamins, fatty acids, amino acid, carotenoids, etc.
C12N 1/38 - Chemical stimulation of growth or activity by addition of chemical compounds which are not essential growth factorsStimulation of growth by removal of a chemical compound
C12P 7/6427 - Polyunsaturated fatty acids [PUFA], i.e. having two or more double bonds in their backbone
C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor
C12P 1/04 - Preparation of compounds or compositions, not provided for in groups , by using microorganisms or enzymesGeneral processes for the preparation of compounds or compositions by using microorganisms or enzymes by using bacteria
15.
HEME-CONTAINING CELL CULTURE MEDIA AND USES THEREOF
The present disclosure provides culture or fermentation media including a biomass or derivative thereof of a hemoprotein-producing C1 metabolizing non-photosynthetic bacterium, methods of culturing cells or tissue with the culture or fermentation medium, and products produced by the culturing methods including food products, food ingredients, phytoprotective bacterial cell products, and other products of interest such as vitamins, fatty acids, amino acid, carotenoids, etc.
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
The present disclosure provides methanotrophic bacteria that are modified to produce less glycogen, and methods of using the modified methanotrophic bacteria to produce a desired product, such as protein(s) or metabolite(s).
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
The present disclosure provides food compositions for humans comprising a Methylococcus capsulatus protein isolate or whole cell product, wherein the Methylococcus capsulatus protein isolate or whole cell product is composed of at least 70% crude protein; has a protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) of at least 0.9; and has a ?13C of about -70%o to about -30?. Methylococcus capsulatus protein isolates or whole cell products provided herein are useful for the manufacture of meat substitutes as well as other food compositions, such as protein bars, nutritional beverages, protein supplement powders, frozen non-dairy desserts, and baked goods.
A21D 13/064 - Products with modified nutritive value, e.g. with modified starch content with modified protein content
A23G 1/44 - Cocoa products, e.g. chocolateSubstitutes therefor characterised by the composition containing peptides or proteins
A23G 3/44 - Sweetmeats, confectionery or marzipanProcesses for the preparation thereof characterised by the composition containing peptides or proteins
A23G 9/38 - Frozen sweets, e.g. ice confectionery, ice-creamMixtures therefor characterised by the composition containing peptides or proteins
A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
A23J 3/20 - Proteins from microorganisms or unicellular algae
The present disclosure provides method for generating biomass by culturing methanotrophic bacteria under low copper conditions. Also provided are generated biomass and protein isolate prepared from the biomass.
C12N 1/38 - Chemical stimulation of growth or activity by addition of chemical compounds which are not essential growth factorsStimulation of growth by removal of a chemical compound
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FOOD COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING METHYLOCOCCUS CAPSULATUS PROTEIN ISOLATE
Methylococcus capsulatusMethylococcus capsulatusMethylococcus capsulatus protein isolate or whole cell product is composed of at least 70% crude protein; has a protein digestibility corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) of at least 0.9; and has a δ13Methylococcus capsulatusMethylococcus capsulatus protein isolates or whole cell products provided herein are useful for the manufacture of meat substitutes as well as other food compositions, such as protein bars, nutritional beverages, protein supplement powders, frozen non-dairy desserts, and baked goods.
A23C 11/06 - Milk substitutes, e.g. coffee whitener compositions containing at least one non-milk component as source of fats or proteins containing non-milk proteins
A23G 1/32 - Cocoa products, e.g. chocolateSubstitutes therefor characterised by the composition
A23G 9/38 - Frozen sweets, e.g. ice confectionery, ice-creamMixtures therefor characterised by the composition containing peptides or proteins
A23J 3/20 - Proteins from microorganisms or unicellular algae
A23C 9/13 - Fermented milk preparationsTreatment using microorganisms or enzymes using additives
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Gas-fed fermentation reactors, systems and processes utilizing gas/liquid separation vessels
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
The present disclosure provides methanotrophic bacteria that are modified to produce less glycogen, and methods of using the modified methanotrophic bacteria to produce a desired product, such as protein(s) or metabolite(s).
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
The present disclosure provides nucleic acids and vectors for use with methanotrophic bacteria. Related host cells and methods for using such nucleic acids and vectors for expressing polypeptides or other genetic manipulation of methanotrophic bacteria are also provided.
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating in a loop reactor which utilize substantially vertical flow zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
The present disclosure provides methods for improving accumulation of one or more polyunsaturated fatty acids in an animal through the use of a boosted feed composition comprising polyunsaturated fatty acids and a bacterial biomass (e.g., methylotrophic, methanotrophic, or both), wherein the animal that is fed and consumes the boosted feed composition accumulates the one or more polyunsaturated fatty acids more efficiently than when fed a reference feed composition lacking the bacterial biomass.
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating in a loop reactor which utilize substantially vertical flow zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
The present disclosure relates to genetically engineered methanotrophic bacteria with the capability of growing on a multi-carbon substrate (e.g., glucose) as a primary or sole carbon source and methods for growing methanotrophic bacteria on the multi-carbon substrate.
The present disclosure relates to genetically engineered methanotrophic bacteria with the capability of growing on a multi-carbon substrate (e.g., glycerol) as a primary or sole carbon source and methods for growing methanotrophic bacteria on the multi-carbon substrate.
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
Reactors, systems and processes for the production of biomass by culturing microorganisms in aqueous liquid culture medium circulating inner loop reactor which utilize nonvertical pressure reduction zones are described. Recovery and processing of the culture microorganisms to obtain products, such as proteins or hydrocarbons is described.
A fermenter can have at least one hollow fluid conduit disposed at least partially within a vessel. An external circumference of the hollow fluid conduit and an interior circumference of the vessel can define a downward flow path through which a multi-phase mixture including a liquid media and compressed gas substrate bubbles flows. An interior circumference of the hollow fluid conduit can defined an upward flow path which is in fluid communication with the downward flow path. The multi-phase liquid can flow through the upward flow path and exit the fermenter. Cooling may be provided in the hollow fluid conduit or the vessel. One or more backpressor generators can be used to maintain a backpressure on the fermenter. One or more fluid movers can be used to variously create an induced and/or forced flow in the downward and upward flow paths.
The present disclosure provides nucleic acids and vectors for use with methanotrophic bacteria. Related host cells and methods for using such nucleic acids and vectors for expressing polypeptides or other genetic manipulation of methanotrophic bacteria are also provided. In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a non-naturally occurring nucleic acid molecule, comprising (1) a promoter that is functional in a methanotrophic bacterium, and (2) a native or altered methanol dehydrogenase (MDH) ribosomal binding sequence, provided that when the promoter is an MDH gene promoter, the nucleic acid comprises an altered MDH ribosomal binding sequence.
The present disclosure relates generally to the production of alcohols, and more specifically to biological platforms for the production of alcohols using monofunctional aldehyde dehydrogenases and monofunctional alcohol dehydrogenases.
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for using recombinant C1 metabolizing microorganisms capable of metabolizing sulfur containing compounds and other contaminants to biologically convert sour or acidic natural gas into high-value molecules, and to allow recovery of stranded oil.
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
C10L 1/02 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on components consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only
C10L 1/04 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora
The present disclosure provides nucleic acids and vectors for use with methanotrophic bacteria. Related host cells and methods for using such nucleic acids and vectors for expressing polypeptides or other genetic manipulation of methanotrophic bacteria are also provided. In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a non-naturally occurring nucleic acid molecule, comprising (1) a promoter that is functional in a methanotrophic bacterium, and (2) a native or altered methanol dehydrogenase (MDH) ribosomal binding sequence, provided that when the promoter is an MDH gene promoter, the nucleic acid comprises an altered MDH ribosomal binding sequence.
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for biologically producing very long carbon chain compounds (longer than C24), such as fatty acyl-CoA, fatty aldehydes, fatty alcohols, fatty ester waxes, alkanes and ketones, from recombinant C1 metabolizing microorganisms that utilize C1 substrates, such as methane or natural gas as a feedstock.
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
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Genetically engineered microorganisms for biological oxidation of hydrocarbons
The present disclosure relates to genetically engineered microorganisms for biological oxidation of hydrocarbons, including production of alcohols from alkanes or epoxides from alkenes, and related methods and systems.
The present disclosure relates to recombinant microorganisms engineered for enhanced production of a desired carbohydrate, as well as related biomass, and compositions which are useful, inter alia, as animal feed ingredients. The present disclosure also provides related methods.
The present disclosure relates to recombinant microorganisms engineered for enhance production of a desired amino acid, as well as related biomass, and compositions which are useful, inter alia, as animal feed ingredients. The present invention also provides related methods.
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for using recombinant C1 metabolizing microorganisms capable of metabolizing sulfur containing compounds and other contaminants to biologically convert sour or acidic natural gas into high-value molecules, and to allow recovery of stranded oil.
The present disclosure relates to recombinant microorganisms engineered for enhance production of a desired amino acid, as well as related biomass, and compositions which are useful, inter alia, as animal feed ingredients. The present invention also provides related methods.
Provided herein is an alkane-metabolizing cell that is unable to convert propionyl-CoA into methylmalonyl-CoA or 2-metylcitrate synthase. Depending on which enzymes are present in the cell, the cell can produce acrylate or a precursor for the same (e.g., propionate, 3-hydroxypropionyl-CoA, 3-hydroxypropionate, acrylyl-CoA) that can be readily converted to acrylate enzymatically (e.g., in the cell) or by chemical treatment. In one embodiment, the cell may contain a cytochrome P450 or alkane oxidase enzyme that allows the production of 3-hydroxypropionyl-CoA, which can be readily converted to 3-hydroxypropionate. In order to make such compounds, the cell may be grown in the presence of an odd-numbered chain alkane (e.g., pentane or heptane), although another odd-numbered chain alkane may be used. In another embodiment, the cell may contain acyl-CoA oxidase, enoyl-CoA hydratase, and hydrolase.
C12P 19/32 - Nucleotides having a condensed ring system containing a six-membered ring having two nitrogen atoms in the same-ring, e.g. purine nucleotides, nicotineamide-adenine dinucleotide
C12P 7/40 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a carboxyl group
C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
58.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTION OF LACTATE FROM C1 COMPOUNDS USING LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE TRANSFORMANTS
The present disclosure provides non-naturally occurring c1 microorganisms useful for the production of lactate and related compositions, as well as methods for the biologically production of lactate. In specific embodiments, the present disclosure provides non-naturally occurring methanotrophic bacteria which are useful for producing lactate from c1 substrates.
PFRs for running multiphasic processes are disclosed. The PFRs are single or multi-chamber devices having at least three types of regions (a liquid-contacting region, a gas-contacting region and a Ssquid-coSection region), and a porous substrate providing fluid communication at least between the liquid-contacting and gas-contacting regions. Removal of liquid from the porous substrate, such as by collecting the liquid as it flows off the bottom of the porous substrate in the Siquid-coSSection region or such as by evaporation of the liquid from the porous substrate in the evaporation region supports a continuous flow process. Methods of using the PFRs are also disclosed, for example methods of using the PFRs as photobioreactors for cultivating photosynthetic microorganisms, for producing fermentable sugars, for producing ethanol, for fermenting synthesis gas and producing single cell protein from natural gas.
C12M 1/16 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology containing, or adapted to contain, solid media
B01J 15/00 - Chemical processes in general for reacting gaseous media with non-particulate solids, e.g. sheet materialApparatus specially adapted therefor
B01J 16/00 - Chemical processes in general for reacting liquids with non-particulate solids, e.g. sheet materialApparatus specially adapted therefor
B01J 19/24 - Stationary reactors without moving elements inside
C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
60.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTION OF ISOPRENE
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for biologically producing isoprene using methanotrophic bacteria that utilize carbon feedstock, such as methane or natural gas.
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for making and using carboxyl methyltransferase proteins capable of conferring plants with resistance to one or more auxin-like herbicides, such as dicamba, 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), or both.
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for biologically producing fatty acid derivatives, such as fatty alcohols, from recombinant C1 metabolizing microorganisms that utilize C1 substrates such as methane or natural gas as a feedstock.
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
The present disclosure relates to genetically engineered methanotrophic bacteria with the capability of growing on a multi-carbon substrate as a primary or sole carbon source and methods for growing methanotrophic bacteria on a multi-carbon substrate.
The present disclosure relates to genetically engineered microorganisms for biological oxidation of hydrocarbons, including production of alcohols from alkanes or epoxides from alkenes, and related methods and systems.
A fermenter can have at least one hollow fluid conduit disposed at least partially within a vessel. An external circumference of the hollow fluid conduit and an interior circumference of the vessel can define a downward flow path through which a multi-phase mixture including a liquid media and compressed gas substrate bubbles flows. An interior circumference of the hollow fluid conduit can defined an upward flow path which is in fluid communication with the downward flow path. The multi-phase liquid can flow through the upward flow path and exit the fermenter. Cooling may be provided in the hollow fluid conduit or the vessel. One or more backpressor generators can be used to maintain a backpressure on the fermenter. One or more fluid movers can be used to variously create an induced and/or forced flow in the downward and upward flow paths.
The present disclosure relates to biosynthetic methods for producing propylene and to genetically engineered organisms having propylene biosynthesis capability.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
31 - Agricultural products; live animals
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Chemicals for use in industry; chemicals for scientific purposes; cultures of microorganisms for other than medical purposes; unprocessed plastics in powder, liquid or paste form. Animal feed; aquaculture feed. Contract manufacturing in the fields of chemicals, microorganisms, plastics, fuels, pharmaceuticals, vitamins, nutritional supplements, nutriceuticals, animal feed, and aquaculture feed. Directed evolution services for others.
04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Fuels. Cultures of microorganisms for medical purposes; vitamins; nutritional supplements; nutriceuticals for use as dietary supplements. Biotechnology research; chemical research; scientific research.
69.
BIOREFINERY SYSTEM, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF
The present disclosure relates to bioengineering approaches for producing biofuel and, in particular, to the use of a C1 metabolizing microorganism reactor system for converting C1 substrates, such as methane or methanol, into biomass and subsequently into biofuels, bioplastics, or the like.
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
C12N 1/21 - BacteriaCulture media therefor modified by introduction of foreign genetic material
C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression
70.
Biorefinery system, methods and compositions thereof
C12P 7/64 - FatsFatty oilsEster-type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
C12N 15/74 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for prokaryotic hosts other than E. coli, e.g. Lactobacillus, Micromonospora
A method for the prevention or amelioration of plant-induced enteritis in fish is provided which comprises feeding to said fish a biomass derived from a culture of methanotrophic bacteria. Also provided is a combination of a biomass derived from a culture of methanotrophic bacteria and an enteritis-causing plant material which can be used, for example, as a replacement for fishmeal in fish feeds or fish feed components. In particular embodiments, the enteritis-causing plant material is soybean meal.
A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
A61P 1/04 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system for ulcers, gastritis or reflux esophagitis, e.g. antacids, inhibitors of acid secretion, mucosal protectants