Yeasts

Yeasts are single-celled fungi commonly used in baking and brewing. They consume sugars and produce carbon dioxide and alcohol through fermentation. This process causes bread to rise and creates alcoholic beverages like beer and wine. Yeasts are naturally present in the environment and can also be cultivated for various food and industrial purposes. They play a vital role in food production, enabling fermentation processes that develop flavor and texture. Yeasts are versatile, beneficial microorganisms that have been harnessed by humans for thousands of years to create a wide range of products.