Effect of Beetroot Powder Incorporation on Functional Properties and Shelf Life of Biscuits.

The demand for ready-to-use functional foods is high, which encourages manufacturers to develop new, nutritionally valuable products. As an excellent source of biologically active compounds, beetroot ( L.) is considered to have highly beneficial effects on health.

Brachybacterium sp. CH-KOV3 isolated from an oil-polluted environment-a new producer of levan.

Various microorganisms isolated from polluted environments, such as Pseudomonas sp. and Micrococcus sp. can synthesize exopolysaccharides (EPSs) which are natural, non-toxic and biodegradable polymers.