Kluyveromyces lactis

Kluyveromyces lactis is a type of yeast used in food production and biotechnology. It naturally occurs in dairy environments and is known for fermenting lactose, the sugar found in milk, into useful substances like alcohol or enzymes. This yeast is valued for its safety, efficiency, and ability to produce proteins and enzymes for various industrial applications. In genetics and research, K. lactis serves as a model organism for studying yeast biology and developing biotechnological processes, including enzyme production and genetic engineering.