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Protein from Hydrocarbons

Gulf Oil Corporation, Houston, Texas 77001

ABSTRACT

Much has been said about food shortages in the world. One of the suggested ways of solving the protein shortage is to prepare high-protein food ingredients synthetically from hydrocarbons. We all realize that there is far more to solving the protein malnutrition problem than producing a protein source. The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate how high-protein materials derived from hydrocarbons can and will fit into commercial avenues as food ingredients.

Gulf Oil Corporation has an active program in hydrocarbon fermentation. In our studies we have tried to obtain a clear business outlook on the economic potential of yeast derived from hydrocarbons. This talk represents some of our ideas where yeast and bacterial protein will find their place.

Manufacture. Yeast and bacteria can be prepared by conventional fermentation methods using a variety of carbon sources. For years yeast has been grown on molasses and the products used in foods and feeds.