METHOD FOR PRODUCING 5-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID OR SALT THEREOF

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for producing 5-aminolevulinic acid or a salt thereof at a high yield using microorganisms that produce 5-aminolevulinic acid.SOLUTION: A method for producing 5-aminolevulinic acid or a salt thereof is characterized by culturing microorganisms that produce 5-aminolevulinic acid in a medium containing a specific concentration of glutamic acid or a salt thereof.