Amongst the various types of microbial processes to convert solid wastes into value-added compounds, the use of solidstate
fermentation (SSF) as a means to improve cost effectiveness of these processes and its application for the production of aroma compounds has been recommended. As examples, cassava bagasse,sugarcane bagasse, apple pomace, soya bran and coffee husk havebeen evaluated for this purpose by cultivating different microorganisms
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