| abstract |
The present invention describes a method of making a composition containing 5'-ribonucleotides, wherein a substantial portion of the RNA remains in a form degradable into 5'-ribonucleotides and the RNA Under conditions in which a substantial portion of is left associated with the cell wall fraction, the microorganism undergoes autolysis. The cell wall fraction is recovered by a solid / liquid separation method, and the RNA associated with the wall fraction is converted to 5′-ribonucleotides. The invention also describes compositions containing 5'-ribonucleotides and their use in food or feed. [Selection figure] None |