Mara Renewables Corporation

Zachary Sun

Roberto E Armenta

Violeta Ugalde

Anthony Windust

Mercia Valentine

Michael Milway

Laura Purdue

Joshua Lowrey

Provided herein are fermentation methods that improve the nutritional value and physical properties of microbial oil. Specifically, provided is a method of producing oil with increased omega-7 fatty acids. The method comprises culturing oil-producing microorganisms in a fermentation medium with less than 0.3 mg/L zinc, wherein the culturing produces an oil comprising fatty acids, wherein the oil comprises increased omega-7 fatty acids compared to a control oil. Optionally, the oil is isolated from the microorganisms of the culture.

Algal oil with improved nutritional value

Provided herein are eukaryotic microorganisms having a simple lipid profile comprising long chain fatty acids (LCFAs). Also provided are compositions and cultures comprising the eukaryotic microorganisms as well as methods of using the eukaryotic microorganisms.

Methods for producing biomass rich in DHA, palmitic acid and protein using a eukaryotic microorganism

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Dartmouth, Canada

Zachary Sun