摘要 |
<p>Disclosed herein is a novel continuous production process for the preparation of L(-) malic acid (the naturally occurring enantiomer of malic acid) from fumaric acid with the use of a novel immobilized biocatalyst. The long shelf life novel immobilized biocatalyst comprising living or killed cells or purified enzymes suitable for use in the method of the invention is also comprised in the invention.</p> |