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ReviewApplied microbiology and biotechnology2020

The role of microorganisms on biotransformation of brewers' spent grain.

Angela Bianco, Marilena Budroni, Severino Zara, Ilaria Mannazzu, Francesco Fancello, Giacomo Zara

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Review in Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 31 papers.

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31citing papers in PubMed
7.4field-weighted citation impact, top 2% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

31 citing papers in PubMed, 119 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Angela BiancoDepartment of Agricultural Science, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Marilena BudroniDepartment of Agricultural Science, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy. mbudroni@uniss.it.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6665-4574
Severino ZaraDepartment of Agricultural Science, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Ilaria MannazzuDepartment of Agricultural Science, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Francesco FancelloDepartment of Agricultural Science, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Giacomo ZaraDepartment of Agricultural Science, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
University of Sassari · IT

Funding

Regione Autonoma della Sardegna C.U.P. J86C18000270002Università degli Studi di Sassari PhD grant
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Brewers' spent grain (BSG) is the most abundant by-product of brewing. Due to its microbiological instability and high perishability, fresh BSG is currently disposed of as low-cost cattle feed. However, BSG is an appealing source of nutrients to obtain products with high added value through microbial-based transformation. As such, BSG could become a potential source of income for the brewery itself. While recent studies have covered the relevance of BSG chemical composition in detail, this review aims to underline the importance of microorganisms from the stabilization/contamination of fresh BSG to its biotechnological exploitation. Indeed, the evaluation of BSG-associated microorganisms, which include yeast, fungi, and bacteria, can allow their safe use and the best methods for their exploitation. This bibliographical examination is particularly focused on the role of microorganisms in BSG exploitation to (1) produce enzymes and metabolites of industrial interest, (2) supplement human and animal diets, and (3) improve soil fertility. Emerging safety issues in the use of BSG as a food and feed additive is also considered, particularly considering the presence of mycotoxins.Key points• Microorganisms are used to enhance brewers' spent grain nutritional value.• Knowledge of brewers' spent grain microbiota allows the reduction of health risks. Graphical abstract.

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Dietary SupplementsEdible GrainAnimalsBiotransformationCattleDietFungiBrewers’ spent grainMicrobial communitiesMicrobial qualityMycotoxinsSingle-cell proteinVermicompost

Identifiers

PMID32875363
PMCPMC7502439
OpenAlexW3081813704

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