Yeast causes fermentation.
- First, fermentation is a key process in human food, enabling the softening of food and making it more digestible and tastier by providing specific and well-known aromas to baked goods. Yeast gives the soft, delicate taste and fresh smell so typical of wheat bread. It also contributes to its nutritional value.
- Secondly, yeast is essential for wine and beer production as it metabolizes sugars present in the fermentation tank to turn them into alcohol. In addition, yeast’s greatest contribution consists in revealing aromas in beer and wine during the fermentation process.
- Finally, yeast is a famous nutritional dietary supplement in human health, nails and hair as it is rich in protein, fibre, B vitamins and minerals.