Mannosylerythritol Lipids Market Detailed Analysis and Forecast by 2022
Mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) are a glycolipid class of bio-surfactants obtained by a variety yeast and fungal strains that exhibit excellent biochemical and interfacial properties. Bio-surfactant containing 4-O- -D-mannopyranosylmeso-erythritol as the hydrophilic group and a fatty acid and/or an acetyl group as the hydrophobic moiety are known as mannosylerythritol lipids. MEL is reported to be secreted by Ustilago sp. (as a minor component along with cellobiose lipid) and Pseudozyma sp. (as a major component).
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