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.

BR102024027428A2Pending Publication Date: 2026-07-07BIOPROCESS IMPROVEMENT CONSULTORIA E PESQUISAS EM BIOPROCESSOS LTDA

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

Technical Problem

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.

Method used

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.

Benefits of technology

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.

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