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<p>Escalating global protein insecurity, combined with the environmental and economic limitations of conventional plant and animal protein systems, underscores the need for sustainable alternatives. Fruit processing residues, generated at &gt;500 million tons annually worldwide, represent underutilized, carbon-rich bio-resources with potential for microbial protein production. In this PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis, peer-reviewed studies on fruit-derived single-cell protein (SCP) were systematically evaluated across substrate types and microbial platforms. Meta-analysis revealed mean biomass yields of 0.24–37.40 g/L substrate and protein contents ranging from 20.58 to 54.74% (dry weight). Evidence from engineered strains suggests possible improvements in essential amino acid composition, particularly lysine and methionine, although direct validation on fruit-waste substrates remains limited. Synthetic biology interventions may enhance nutrient enrichment and digestibility, yet human clinical or in vivo data are currently lacking. Life-cycle analyses indicate potential reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and land use relative to animal proteins, although energy-intensive pretreatment and substrate heterogeneity may influence these outcomes. Overall, fruit-waste-derived SCP presents a promising avenue for circular bio-economy strategies, offering a framework for programmable nutrition systems that integrate synthetic biology, precision fermentation, and regional waste valorization, while acknowledging the current experimental and translational limitations.</p>

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Meta-analysis of fruit waste-derived single-cell protein for programmable nutrition via synthetic biology in sustainable food systems

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    2026年5月9日

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  • Gebeyehu Ayele,
  • Habtamu Admassu,
  • Gadissa Mosisa,
  • Abebe Desalegn,
  • Molla Abeje

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Escalating global protein insecurity, combined with the environmental and economic limitations of conventional plant and animal protein systems, underscores the need for sustainable alternatives. Fruit processing residues, generated at >500 million tons annually worldwide, represent underutilized, carbon-rich bio-resources with potential for microbial protein production. In this PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis, peer-reviewed studies on fruit-derived single-cell protein (SCP) were systematically evaluated across substrate types and microbial platforms. Meta-analysis revealed mean biomass yields of 0.24–37.40 g/L substrate and protein contents ranging from 20.58 to 54.74% (dry weight). Evidence from engineered strains suggests possible improvements in essential amino acid composition, particularly lysine and methionine, although direct validation on fruit-waste substrates remains limited. Synthetic biology interventions may enhance nutrient enrichment and digestibility, yet human clinical or in vivo data are currently lacking. Life-cycle analyses indicate potential reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and land use relative to animal proteins, although energy-intensive pretreatment and substrate heterogeneity may influence these outcomes. Overall, fruit-waste-derived SCP presents a promising avenue for circular bio-economy strategies, offering a framework for programmable nutrition systems that integrate synthetic biology, precision fermentation, and regional waste valorization, while acknowledging the current experimental and translational limitations.