Application of Saccharomyces

S. cerevisiae has been an essential component of human civilization because of its extensive use in food and beverage fermentation in which it has a high commercial significance. Regarding the beverage industry, S. cerevisiae is involved in the production of many fermented beverages, distilled beverages, and alcoholic beverages. S. cerevisiae is the most common yeast species in bread and sourdoughs. It has been used as a starter culture since the 19th century, where Baker’s yeasts were obtained from the leftovers of the beer manufacture.

Application of Saccharomyces