SINGLE CELL

PROTEIN(SCP)
 WHAT IS SCP?
• protein derived from a culture of single-celled
organisms, used especially as a food supplement.
• Single-cell proteins refers to edible unicellular
microorganisms. The biomass or protein extract
from pure or mixed cultures of algae, yeasts,
fungi or bacteria may be used as an ingredient or
a substitute for protein-rich foods, and is suitable
for human consumption or as animal feeds.
SCP PRODUCTION PROCESS
•The Symba process was developed in Sweden
for treating starchy wastes, particularly those
from potato processing. This process utilizes
Endomycopsis fibuligera for amylase production
and a yeast, Candida utilis, for the utilization of
sugar molecules produced from the hydrolysis of
starch. Single-cell protein (SCP) is produced
simultaneously with potato waste treatment
•A mixed culture of Candida lipolytica and
Candida tropicalis has been grown on
hydrocarbons, n-paraffins, or gas oil for single-
cell protein (SCP) production purposes in both
laboratory and pilot-scale operations. The
utilization of a mixed culture of yeasts was
proved to yield better product quality as
compared to pure yeast strains.
• Gaseous hydrocarbon substrates like methane
can be utilized by certain bacteria to produce
SCP. Several experimental studies have shown
that mixed cultures of methaneutilizing
organisms grow faster than pure cultures.
•Most bioprocesses are based on batch
reactors. Continuous systems are used to make
single-cell protein (SCP), and modified forms
of continuous culture are used in waste
treatment, in ethanol production, and for some
other large-volume, growth associated products
such as latic acid.