Table 3. Biochemical composition of S. platensis biomass cultivated in autotrophic growth medium and mixotrophic growth medium with the addition of buffalo mozzarella cheese whey.
| Cheese Whey (%) | Dry Matter (%) | Total Protein (%) | Fat (%) | Carbohydrates (%) | Ash (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 93.65ab±1.60 | 65.55a±1.88 | 5.18a±0.38 | 27.17c±1.57 | 6.04b±0.38 |
| 2.5 | 91.77bc±0.6 | 60.62b±0.30 | 2.04d±0.03 | 23.29c±1.54 | 14.21a±0.03 |
| 5.0 | 90.57c±0.52 | 44.56c±0.74 | 2.56c±0.15 | 47.83a±0.78 | 14.03a±0.14 |
| 10.0 | 94.92a±0.99 | 39.62d±0.36 | 3.40b±0.18 | 40.65b±3.66 | 6.36b±012 |
Different letters indicate significant differences for different treatments (p < 0.05).