EDIBLE FOODSTUFFS AND BIO REACTOR DESIGN
First Claim
1. A formulation of edible filamentous fungi comprising edible filamentous fungal particles, wherein the edible filamentous fungal particles comprise unbroken filamentous fungal filaments, broken filamentous fungal filaments, or combinations thereof, wherein the edible fungal particles are isolated from edible filamentous fungus biomats.
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Abstract
Methods of production of edible filamentous fungal biomat formulations are provided as standalone protein sources and/or protein ingredients in foodstuffs as well as a one-time use or repeated use self-contained biofilm-biomat reactor comprising a container with at least one compartment and placed within the compartment(s), a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, a gas-permeable membrane, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium.
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- 1. A formulation of edible filamentous fungi comprising edible filamentous fungal particles, wherein the edible filamentous fungal particles comprise unbroken filamentous fungal filaments, broken filamentous fungal filaments, or combinations thereof, wherein the edible fungal particles are isolated from edible filamentous fungus biomats.
- 22. A self-contained aseptically sealed bioreactor system comprising a container, a feedstock, a fungal inoculum, at least one gas-permeable membrane, a seal, and optionally a liquid nutrient medium.
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