Yeasts are microscopic fungi that belong to the genus Saccharomyces . They can be found in different forms, including as dry or powdered yeast and as fresh or liquid yeast.
Yeasts are often used in baking to make bread dough rise, as they produce carbon dioxide as they ferment sugar.
They are also used in the production of beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages. Yeasts can also be used as a nutritional supplement and are sold in capsule or powder form for human consumption.
Characteristics Yeasts:
- They are microscopic fungi.
- They belong to the genus Saccharomyces.
- They can be found in dry or powdered form and in fresh or liquid form.
- They are often used in baking to make bread dough rise.
- They produce carbon dioxide as they ferment sugar.
- They are also used in the production of beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages.
- They can be used as a nutritional supplement and are sold in capsule or powder form for human consumption.
- They have a simple cellular structure, with a single cell.
- They are heterotrophic, meaning they get their energy and nutrients from other sources.
- Some yeasts can be pathogenic and cause infections in humans and other animals.