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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology and Industrial Microbiology
  • Sustainable Chemistry
  • Food Science

Background:

  • Whey, a major cheese industry byproduct, poses environmental challenges due to high oxygen demand.
  • Despite being considered waste, whey possesses significant nutritional value.
  • Traditional methods for whey valorization can be costly, necessitating economical alternatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse applications of whey as a sustainable raw material.
  • To consolidate information on microbial fermentation processes for whey transformation.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of whey's conversion into industrially relevant products.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of microbial fermentation processes utilizing whey.
  • Analysis of studies on the production of biofuels, bioplastics, and metabolites from whey.
  • Examination of research on formulating functional foods and beverages from fermented whey.

Main Results:

  • Microbial fermentation offers an economical route for whey valorization.
  • Whey can be converted into biofuels, biodegradable polymers, and valuable metabolites (e.g., lactic acid, polysaccharides).
  • Fermented whey can be used to create low-cost, functional foods and beverages with health benefits.

Conclusions:

  • Microbial transformation of whey presents a sustainable approach to waste management and value creation.
  • Whey fermentation enables the production of a wide array of industrially significant compounds and products.
  • This review highlights the potential of whey as a versatile substrate for a circular bioeconomy.