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Scientists have used various carbon compounds as fundamental substrates and energy sources for the production of biosurfactants. The substrate composition, i.e. carbon and nitrogen source, influences the biosurfactant type, quality, and quantity [59]. Ilori et al. [60] in their study identify glucose, sucrose, glycerol, diesel, and raw petroleum as good sources of carbon for biosurfactant production. A nitrogen source is also very crucial for biosurfactant production. Medium containing nitrogen sources fulfills the basic requirement of multiplication and development of biosurfactant‐producing microorganisms for protein and chemical blends. Some of the distinctive sources of nitrogen used for biosurfactant production are ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, sodium nitrate, meat concentrates, and malt extricate, etc.