Study the following statements (i - iii) and select the correct option stating true (T) and false (F).
i) SCP is regarded as an alternate source of protein for humans only.
ii) Spirulina is grown on raw materials such as waste waters from potato processing plants, straw, sewage etc.
iii) Microbes for SCP production cannot be grown on industrial scale.
Single Cell Protein or SCP refers to the edible protein extracted from pure microbial cultures, dead, or dried cell biomass. It can be used as an alternative protein source or supplement for both humans and animals. Hence statement i is false.
Microorganisms such algae, fungi, yeast, and bacteria can be used as SCP.
Examples include: