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The effect of the trace metals Cu, K, Na, and Ca, separately or in mixture, on fermentation time, ethanol production rate, and cell growth in the fermentation of synthetic media containing sucrose is discussed. The results are related to the range of contents found in raw materials, molasses and raisins, in order to determine their optimum concentrations for alcohol production.
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Akrida-Demertzp, K., Koutinas, A.A. Optimization of sucrose ethanol fermentation for K, Na, Ca, and cu metal contents. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 30, 1–7 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02922019
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