Description
Transforming substrates into protein‑rich foods, flavor compounds, and functional polysaccharides using filamentous fungi.
Technical
Filamentous fungi such as Rhizopus, Aspergillus, and Fusarium metabolize carbohydrates and proteins under controlled temperature, humidity, pH, and oxygen, producing enzymes that hydrolyze substrates and synthesize amino acids, glutamates, β‑glucans, and volatile esters. Precise control of environmental variables directs mycelial growth, proteolysis, and secondary metabolite pathways while suppressing bacterial and unwanted mold contamination.
Science
Primary Reaction
filamentous fungal fermentation (enzymatic hydrolysis + biosynthesis)
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
umamiearthynuttyfermentedsavorymustymushroom-likeyeastyslightly sourcomplex