Alternative protein and microbial food production with Yarrowia lipolytica: precision, biomass and traditional fermentation strategies

Abstract

With the rapid growth of the global population, humanity is expected to face significant challenges by 2050, such as food crises, resource shortages, and climate change. The emergence of cellular agriculture not only offers promising solutions to these issues and enhances animal welfare but also provides a sustainable, healthy, and safe approach for the development of future food systems. Precision fermentation, which utilizes microorganisms as cellular factories to produce high-value functional products, plays a pivotal role in the field of cellular agriculture. Additionally, with the increasing demand for high-quality protein-containing food, identifying alternative food sources is essential. Production of alternative proteins via fermentation results in the smallest carbon footprint and