Use of Brewer’s Surplus Yeast for the Purification of Galacto-oligosaccharides and as a Nitrogen Source for Bacterial Cultivations’ Media

Key Points

• Galacto-oligosaccharides purification was achieved using brewer's yeast, enhancing nutrient quality.
• The yeast served as an effective nitrogen source for bacterial growth, supporting better media formulation.
• Assessing the feasibility of utilizing brewer's surplus yeast provides insight into sustainable practices.
• Results may encourage broader applications of waste yeast in biotechnological processes.