| Abstract: | Whey permeate was used for an alcoholic fermentation with Kluyveromyces fragilis (CECT 1123). The aim of the present study was the production of an alcoholic beverage of low alcoholic proof with acceptable concentrations of fusel alcohols. The effects of temperature and agitation on the concentration of volatile compounds was assayed in batch cultures. In addition, the production of acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate and fusel alcohols was studied in continuous culture because of interest in a continuous industrial process. Final concentrations of fusel alcohol were slightly lower at higher temperatures, while the specific production rate increased with temperature. Concentrations were suitable, in all cases, for a beverage. When agitation was assayed, an important increase in fusel alcohol concentrations was found at higher agitations. In continuous culture, the acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate and fusel alcohol concentrations were normal for an alcoholic beverage. |
