Moscow, June 22 -- Omsk State Technical University (OmSTU) is spearheading the development of an innovative technology that uses microorganisms to produce fats and oils, potentially revolutionising the food industry.

The university's press service, in collaboration with TV BRICS, announced that this microbiological approach aims to boost the nutritional value of products while ensuring year-round availability, independent of climate and seasonal limitations.

Traditional fat extraction methods are heavily dependent on agriculture, requiring costly equipment, seasonal crops and a significant labour force. OmSTU researchers are now turning to Rhodotorula glutinis, a yeast strain capable of producing essential fatty acids vital for the huma...