When Is Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Used?

Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a type of budding yeast, is able to ferment sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol and is commonly used in the baking and brewing industries. A to Z Botanical Collection/Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

How is Saccharomyces cerevisiae used in industry?

In regard to beverage industry, S. cerevisiae is involved in the production of many fermented beverages, such as wine, beer and cider; distilled beverages, such as rum, vodka, whisky, brandy, and sake; whereas in other alcoholic beverages worldwide, from fruits, honey, and tea, S. cerevisiae is also involved [22].

Why is Saccharomyces cerevisiae useful to humans?

Beyond human biology, S. cerevisiae is the main tool in wine, beer, and coffee production because of its enormous fermentation capacity and its high ethanol tolerance. It is also used as a “cell-factory” to produce commercially important proteins (such as insulin, human serum albumin, hepatitis vaccines).