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  2. Human interactions with fungi - Wikipedia

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    Yeasts have been used since ancient times to leaven bread and to ferment beer and wine. [2] More recently, fungi have been used for a wide variety of industrial fermentations, whether working directly for their effects on materials such as processing paper pulp or bioremediating industrial waste, or serving as the source of enzymes for many purposes, such as fading and softening denim for ...

  3. Nutritional yeast - Wikipedia

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    Nutritional yeast (also known as nooch [4]) is a deactivated (i.e. dead) yeast, often a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, that is sold commercially as a food product.It is sold in the form of yellow flakes, granules, or powder, and may be found in the bulk aisle of natural food stores.

  4. 7 Nutritional Yeast Benefits That Make It a Vegan Superfood - AOL

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    With four grams per serving, nutritional yeast is a solid source of fiber, which, in addition to helping you feel full, also promotes digestive health—which we know is paramount. 3. It’s a ...

  5. Saccharomyces - Wikipedia

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    Saccharomyces is a genus of fungi that includes many species of yeasts. Saccharomyces is from Greek σάκχαρον (sugar) and μύκης (fungus) and means sugar fungus.Many members of this genus are considered very important in food production where they are known as brewer's yeast, baker's yeast and sourdough starter among others.

  6. Yeast - Wikipedia

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    Dekkera/Brettanomyces is a genus of yeast known for its important role in the production of 'lambic' and specialty sour ales, along with the secondary conditioning of a particular Belgian Trappist beer. [64] The taxonomy of the genus Brettanomyces has been debated since its early discovery and has seen many reclassifications over the years.

  7. Saccharomycetes - Wikipedia

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    These yeasts live as decomposers, feeding on dead and decaying wood, leaves, litter, and other organic matter. According to Suh et al. (2006), "yeasts are responsible for important industrial and biotechnological processes, including baking, brewing and synthesis of recombinant proteins," with Saccharomycetes being model organisms in research.

  8. Saccharomyces cerevisiae - Wikipedia

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    Saccharomyces cerevisiae (/ ˌ s ɛr ə ˈ v ɪ s i. iː /) (brewer's yeast or baker's yeast) is a species of yeast (single-celled fungal microorganisms). The species has been instrumental in winemaking, baking, and brewing since ancient times. It is believed to have been originally isolated from the skin of grapes.

  9. Yeast extract - Wikipedia

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    Yeast extract is a common ingredient in commercially prepared soups (canned, frozen, or deli). [1] [2] It is a flavor enhancer like monosodium glutamate (MSG).Yeast extracts consist of the cell contents of yeast without the cell walls; [3] they are used as food additives or flavorings, or as nutrients for bacterial culture media.