Saccharomyces
Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
The sugar yeast (Saccharomyces ) - somewhat inaccurately usually only popularly called yeasts - form a genus in the Department of Ascomycota. Different Saccharomyces species have a significant economic importance for humans, as the various strains of S. cerevisiae, known especially among the German names baker's yeast or brewer's yeast.
Cultures of Saccharomyces species grow very rapidly under ideal conditions and can be reached within three days to maturity. Your ability to use different carbohydrates - especially sugar - to exploit these yeasts owe their name (Latin saccharum, " sugar ").
The Saccharomyces boulardii Zuckerhefe is used as a remedy for diarrhea.
System
Types of sugar yeasts include, without limitation:
- Saccharomyces bailii
- Saccharomyces bayanus
- Saccharomyces boulardii
- Saccharomyces carlsbergensis
- Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
- Saccharomyces ellipsoidal
- Saccharomyces eubayanus
- Saccharomyces rouxii