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Fruit Volatile Analysis Using an Electronic Nose
Published on: March 30, 2012
Towards renewable flavors, fragrances, and beyond
1Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA; Center for Bioenergy Innovation, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA.
Abstract:
Esters constitute a large space of unique molecules with broad range of applications as flavors, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, green solvents, and advanced biofuels. Global demand of natural esters in food, household cleaner, personal care, and perfume industries is increasing while the ester supply from natural sources has been limited. Development of novel microbial cell factories for ester production from renewable feedstocks can potentially provide an alternative and sustainable source of natural esters and hence help fulfill growing demand. Here, we highlight recent advances in microbial production of esters and provide perspectives for improving its economic feasibility. As the field matures, microbial ester production platforms will enable renewable and sustainable production of flavors and fragrances, and open new market opportunities beyond what nature can offer.
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