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The continuous production of mead was achieved with whole cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae immobilized in calcium alginate gels. The alcohol production was stable in the pH range of 2.5–6.0 and a temperature range of 18–30°C with a sharp increase at 35°C. The process reduced the problems of contamination and secondary fermentation which are associated with traditional mead production.
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Qureshi, N., Tamhane, D.V. Production of mead by immobilized whole cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae . Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 21, 280–281 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00252704
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