Authors : Ingle Rajshree and Balki A.
Page Nos : 50-53
Description :
Riboflavin, commonly known as vitamin B2 and is used as dietary supplement. Riboflavin deficiency can lead to various disorder like sore throat, anemia etc. Colocacia esculanta is a flowering plant in the family Areacea can be used as source of Riboflavin. Industrial production of Riboflavin mostly relies on the microbial fermentation of flavinogenic microorganisms. Chemical synthesis of vitamin is being replaced by fermentation processes.
