Hydrolytic Enzymes for Lignocellulose Materials and their Impacts on Food Additives and Health Promotion: A Review

Abstract

One of the most prevalent and renewable forms of biomass on Earth is lignocellulose, which has an enormous potential for bioconversion into valuable bioproducts. However, this resource is not fully exploited. This review considers the enzymatic hydrolyses of these materials and the impact of their bioproducts on the nutritional and health levels. Understanding lignocellulolytic enzymes and their uses in industry would aid in the development of innovative procedures that lower costs and increase the uptake of biomass, both of which are more beneficial. The conversion of lignocellulosic biomass is achieved by pre-treating biological process that considered inexpensive, feasible, and ecologically acceptable approach followed hydrolysis via enzymes. These enzymes can be applied in several industries, such as the textile, meals and beverages, personal hygiene, medicinal products, and in biofuel manufacturing sectors. Several products are based on lignocellulosic biomass conversion such as bioenergy compounds, organic acids, single cell protein, and Xylitol. Pretreatment and type of biological process of lignocellulosic biomass conversion plays a critical factor for quantitative and qualitative yields of bioproduct of lignocellulosic biomass conversion. Finally, the nutrition and health benefits of some end products of lignocellulosic biomass conversion are covered in this review.