Sugar alcohols are polyols that are widely employed in the production of chemicals,
pharmaceuticals, and food products. Chemical synthesis of polyols, however, is complex …

Erythritol is a natural sweetener commonly used in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
Produced by microorganisms as an osmoprotectant, it is an ideal sucrose substitute for …

Photosynthetic organisms have evolved versatile electron transport chains that efficiently
convert solar energy into chemical energy. Researchers can engineer these electron …

Glucose is the most abundant monosaccharide, serving as an essential energy source for
cells in all domains of life and as an important feedstock for the biorefinery industry. The …

Erythritol is a naturally abundant sweetener gaining more and more importance especially
within the food industry. It is widely used as sweetener in calorie-reduced food, candies, or …

In metabolic engineering, the production of industrially relevant chemicals, via rational
engineering of microorganisms, is an intensive area of research. One particular group of …

Dietary habits that include an excess of added sugars have been strongly associated with
an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and tooth decay. With this association …

Photosynthetic biomanufacturing provides a promising solution for sustainable production of
biofuels and biochemicals. Cyanobacteria are among the most promising microbial …

Background Erythritol is a natural sweetener that is used in the food industry. It is produced
as an osmoprotectant by bacteria and yeast. Due to its chemical properties, it does not …

Fructose is an important monosaccharide product widely applied in the food, medicine, and
chemical industries. Currently, fructose is mainly manufactured with plant biomass-sourced …