Table 3 Cost comparison of LA production considering the enzymes produced by SsF (awamori, oryzae), the commercial enzyme cocktail (Stargen™ 002) and the supplementation of the LA with yeast extract (+ YE)
From: Production of lactic acid from pasta wastes using a biorefinery approach
A. awamori + YE | A. awamori | A. oryzae + YE | A. oryzae | Stargen 002 + YE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Enzyme | – € | – € | – € | – € | 0.05 € |
WB | 0.03 € | 0.03 € | 0.04 € | 0.04 € | – € |
YE | 2.45 € | – € | 3.11 € | – € | 2.62 € |
€/kg LA | 2.48 € | 0.03 € | 3.15 € | 0.04 € | 2.68 € |