Tag: Ashbya gossypii

Over the past 15 years, the industrial production of riboflavin has shifted almost entirely from chemical synthesis to a more cost-effective and sustainable biotechnological approach. In this fermentation-based process, genetically engineered bacteria and fungi are the primary producers of riboflavin (vitamin B2), a vital nutrient for both humans and animals.

While the human body cannot produce its own vitamin B12, a select group of microorganisms can synthesize both B2 and B12. This ability is harnessed for large-scale production, primarily through microbial fermentation, to meet the global demand for nutritional supplements and fortified foods.