Production and Recovery of Ectoine: A Review of Current State and Future Prospects

Ectoine (1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid) is a revolutionizing substance with vast applications in the cosmetic and food industries. often sourced from halobacteria. The increasing market demand for ectoine has urged development of cost-effective sustainable large-scale production microbial sources. This review describes existing potential sources its derivatives, as well fermentation approaches recovery. In addition, conventional methods emerging technologies enhanced recovery focus on aqueous biphasic system (ABS) are discussed. ABS practically feasible approach integration fermentation, cell disruption, bioconversion, clarification various biomolecules single-step operation. Nonetheless, implementation an industrial-scale basis yet to be exploited. Therefore, feasibility integrate direct also highlighted this review.