brewer's yeast

Beer-making microorganism

Brewer's yeast is a strain of yeast used in brewing beer and baking bread.

It ferments sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide.

The term also refers to the deactivated form sold as a nutritional supplement, valued for its B vitamins and protein: She sprinkles brewer's yeast on her morning smoothie.

brewing

hops

Bittering agent for ale

  • maltSprouted grain for brewing
  • barleyGrain for malt
  • wortPlant used as remedy

fermentation · ale · lager · stout · pilsner · IPA · mash · fermenter · dregs · attenuation

probiotic

saccharomyces

Budding yeast genus

flora · cultures · intestinal · gastrointestinal · bioactive · microorganisms · fermented foods · gut flora

supplement

vitamin B

Water-soluble nutrient group

riboflavin · niacin · biotin · folic acid · amino acids · protein source · minerals · dietary · beta-glucan · fortified

baking

dough

Flour-liquid mixture for baking

loaf · knead · crust · sourdough · leavening · artisanal · brioche · baguette · ciabatta · pizza dough

flavor

umami

Fifth taste sensation

  • savoryAppetizing, not sweet
  • nuttyEccentric or almond-flavored
  • earthyCoarse and unpretentious

cheesy · toasted · deactivated · seasoning

Categories
Opposites
fermentation application

brewer's yeastbaker's yeast

Leavening microorganism for dough

bread yeast · wine yeast

fermentation agent vs. fermentation inhibitor

brewer's yeastpreservative

Agent preventing spoilage

sulfites · potassium sorbate · pasteurization · sterilizer

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