SCP

 

SINGLE CELL PROTEIN
  •   The dried cells of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeast and algae that are grown in large scale culture system as proteins for human or animal consumption are collectively known as single cell protein. Algae as a source of SCP for human consumption have been receiving worldwide attention.

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