International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials
Volume 12, Issue 1 (2026)
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Red yeast as a sustainable platform for bio oil and natural pigment production
Abstract: Oleaginous yeast represents a promising biotechnological platform for the sustainable production of bio-oil, an alternative to fossil-derived fuels. These microorganisms can accumulate lipids up to 20–70% of their dry cell weight, primarily in the form of triacylglycerols that are structurally similar to plant and animal oils. Among them, certain species exhibit distinctive red or pink pigmentation and are collectively referred to as red yeasts. These yeasts not only synthesize significant …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article