Parameters Value Studied Parameter Initial Galactose Concentration Load 75% of the Bioreactor Volume Initial Moisture Content 60% Inoculum Size 1 × 107 Spores/g Shell Aeration 5 VMM Agitation Intermittent ( 15 min/h) Particle Size Intact Shrimp Shells (0.075–6.30 mm) Autoclaving Autoclaved Shrimp Shells Initial Galactose Concentration 10, 20 and 30% w/w Initial pH 8.64

Table 3: Experimental conditions.