Abstract
Proteases, also known as proteinases or proteolytic enzymes, belong to a group of hydrolases. It can be applied in numerous fields and industries. Solid-state fermentation (SSF) is recognized as an effective method to produce protease. The ultimate aim of this study is to optimize the production of protease from Aspergillus niger under solid-state fermentation (SSF) by utilizing shrimp shell powder as a solid substrate. It was found that the produced protease from SSF was slightly alkaline. The correlation between factors operating parameters (incubation temperature, inoculum size, moisture content) for enzyme production is analyzed using statistical software, Minitab 16. A 23 full factorial experimental design was employed, and the enzyme produced was optimized by the method of desirability function. The optimal conditions for protease production of 3.7 U/mg were 35 °C of incubation temperature, 60% of initial moisture content, and 1.0 inoculum size. It is concluded that SSF protease was successfully produced from Aspergillus niger by utilizing shrimp waste as substrate. Through optimization study, moisture content, the interaction between incubation temperature and moisture content, interaction between moisture content and inoculum size significantly impact protease production.
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