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Review Papers | Microbiology | India | Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023

Microbial Production of Pigment and its Application in the Food and Cosmetic Industry

Pooja Mistry | Trupti Pandya

Abstract: The negative effect of some synthetic dyes is driving up demand for natural color. A Convenient alternative supply of naturally generated colors is offered by bacterial and fungal pigment. They offer many advantages over other natural pigments, such as quick development, simple processing, and immunity to weather. The study's main objective was to separate a soil-based pigment-producing bacterium. The isolated colonies were maintained using a variety of pure culture techniques. Pigments can magnify the existing palette of colors used in numerous applications. Various parameters for maximum pigment yield were environmental and health problems, in contrast, microbial pigments are eco-friendly and used in the textile industry, the pigment from microbial sources is a good alternative that could easily be produced in high yields. Chemicals known as pigments are responsible for absorbing visible light. Compounds called pigments are frequently employed in the business. Environmentally beneficial due to their non-toxic makeup, certain microorganisms manufacture color for use in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, Food, Dye and other industrial purposes. Natural food colorants are produced commercially by microorganisms. Fermentation offers several benefits including cheaper production and simpler extraction; Improved strain yields an ample supply of basic materials independent of season.

Keywords: Microbial Pigments, Soil Sample, Bacteria, Textile & Dyes

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023,

Pages: 2816 - 2821