The single cell protein and extracellular enzyme production from a lignocellulolytic fungus,
Chrysonilia sitophila, using different carbon sources were evaluated. The mycelial dry mass composition showed a high protein (39.2%) and low nucleic
acid content (3.3%), as well as carbohydrate, fatty acid, fiber, and ash levels comparable with single cell proteins currently
studied. Mycelial protein showed amino acid content similar to or higher than FAO standard requirements. The amino acid, fatty
acid, and carotenoid composition, as well as mycelial mass yield and enzyme production, were dependent on the carbon source
used. Glucose, saccharose, cellobiose, cellulose, microcrystal-line cellulose, lactose, and rice hull as carbon sources were
studied.