Cocktail of bacteriophages and their enzymatic derivatives with lytic activity for contamination control in industrial processes.
A cocktail of lytic bacteriophages and derivatives addresses bacterial contamination in industrial fermentation by ensuring specific bacterial elimination, enhancing fermentation efficiency and sustainability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- BR · BR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BIOPROCESS IMPROVEMENT CONSULTORIA E PESQUISAS EM BIOPROCESSOS LTDA
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
Current chemical methods for controlling bacterial contamination in industrial fermentation processes face challenges such as bacterial resistance, environmental impact, safety concerns, and interference with product quality, necessitating a more sustainable and specific alternative.
A cocktail of lytic bacteriophages and their enzymatic derivatives is applied to target and eliminate unwanted bacteria, maintaining specificity and safety while reducing resistance and environmental impact.
The solution effectively reduces bacterial contamination by 3 to 5 logarithmic units, improves fermentation efficiency, increases alcohol content, and minimizes environmental impact, offering a sustainable and precise control of bacterial populations.