Simultaneous saccharification and cultivation of Candida utilis on cassava peel

Cassava peel is a major waste product from cassava processing industry which is faced with an enormous challenge regarding its disposal. This study revealed that Candida utilis can be cultivated successfully on cassava peel slurry; the cultivation of this yeast on cassava peel is of high significance to food and agro-based industries for the production of value added products waste disposal and valorisation.