DEVELOPMENT OF A BIOREMEDIATION PROCESS FOR EFFLUENTS FROM THE MILK INDUSTRY
Ricotta whey; bioremediation, Chemical oxygen demand; lactic bacteria, response surface methodology
The ricotta serum is a co-product of the dairy industry has a high polluting potential, as theorganic matter load is very high and there is an excess of nutrients such as lactose, potassium, fats, and proteins, and a high chemical oxygen demand (COD) Bioremediation has been widely indicated for the treatment of dairy residues and this technology makes use of microorganisms or their enzymes to convert the polluted environment into its original condition. (Limited ABSTRACT due to the need for secrecy to protect intellectual property).