Osmophile

Osmophile organisms grow like halophiles ( salt-loving ) in habitats with low water activity. The growth- limiting factor here provide high sugar concentrations; they protect themselves from the high osmotic pressure by the synthesis of compatible solutes. Almost all osmophilic organisms are classified as yeasts.

Play an important role osmophilic spoilage yeasts in the sugar and confectionery industry. You can honey, fruit syrup, fruit juice concentrates, liquid sugar, brines, also affect marzipan and shoe polish in extreme cases. To them include: Saccharomyces rouxii; Saccharomyces bailii; Saccharomyces. bisporus var mellis; Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Debaryomyces.