Future applications of biosurfactant in food industry
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2023
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Biosurfactant (BST) is a novel biomaterial used in food processing and formulation. Essential character- istics such as antioxidation, emulsification, antiadhesion, and antimicrobial properties have positioned it for these applications. In this chapter, the methods of production of the material from various microorgan- isms and through fermentation techniques were presented. The significance of the BST in the processing and formulation of food and dairy products was reviewed, and its most promising future applications, such as maintenance of food storage facilities, freezing technology, and packaging materials for liquid foods, were proposed. The microorganisms such as Rhodococcus, Pseudomonas, and Burkholderia, which are known to survive in cold environment, were suggested to produce novel BST that can be applied in food freezing. This should provide critical information on the future applications of the BST in the food industry.