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. 1983 Oct;46(4):821–825. doi: 10.1128/aem.46.4.821-825.1983

Role of Tween 80 and Monoolein in a Lipid-Sterol-Protein Complex Which Enhances Ethanol Tolerance of Sake Yeasts

Kazuyoshi Ohta 1, Shinsaku Hayashida 1
PMCID: PMC239474  PMID: 16346397

Abstract

An exogenous ternary complex composed of Tween 80, ergosterol, and albumin increased the final ethanol concentration of fermentation by sake yeasts from 17.2 to 19.0% (vol/vol) and reduced the fermentation time from 30 to 25 days. Likewise, a complex of monoolein, albumin, and either ergosterol or ergosteryl oleate increased the final ethanol concentration of fermentation to 19.7 or 19.8% (vol/vol), respectively, and reduced the fermentation time to 25 days. Both Tween 80 and monoolein promoted the fermentative activity (QCO2) of cells, and the effect was enhanced by the presence of ergosterol.

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