FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (1): 90-92.

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Effects on Determining Mannitol Content of Myceliun of Cordyceps Sinensis byD ifferentC ultureC ondition

 LIU  Yan-Wei, SU  Jing-Liang, HAN  Bo, TIAN  Xiang-Rong   

  1. 1.Hebei Engineering College; 2.Animal Medicine College, China Agricultural University.
  • Online:2006-01-15 Published:2011-09-05

Abstract:  Object: To study the effects of mannitol content and mycelium weight by different culture condition in mycelium of cordyceps sinensis. Method: Colorimetric method was used to determine mannitol content. Mycelium weight was weighted after drying. Result: The mycelium weight was maximum at 16 days of shaking with ammonium nitrate as the optimum source of nitrogen. To obtain a high mannitol content in culture and mycelium, it was necessary to have 8 days of shaking and the optimum source of nitrogen was ammonium ohloride. Conclusion: The mannitol content and mycelium weight were affected by shaking time and source of nitrogen.

Key words: culture condition, mycelium, mannitol