What are the criteria that fermentation media must meet to be useful in the fermentation process?

One criteria is that the fermentation media needs to generate the correct quantity of the intended final product. It also must yield the necessary cellular biomass and maintain uniform quality. Uniform quality is crucial to ensure consistency in the fermentation process and the resulting product. Additionally, the media should generate minimal or no toxic substances to ensure the quality of the final product and should not impact the environmental conditions of the fermentation vessel. It should also avoid adverse interactions with other components of the fermentation medium. Another criteria is the availability should be constant throughout the year for the fermentation process. Importantly, the fermentation media should not interfere with the cleaning and sterilization procedures of the vessel. In broad terms, the fermentation medium needs to fulfill the nutritional and energy requirements of the microorganism. It primarily comprises carbon sources, minerals, nitrogen sources, and certain growth factors like vitamins and essential amino acids.