It is critical that your fermentation medium provides a source of energy for
all metabolic processes (glucose, starch, cellulose), as well as a source of
materials from which cellular material and products can be synthesised. Within
your range of nutrient options, you must balance factors such as price,
availability, source, physical characteristics and performance within your
fermentation process.
A quick glance at these options (see Table) begins to reveal why DSM yeast
extracts provide an effective combination of physical characteristics,
nutrient performance and supply availability in a non-animal based nutrient.