In past years, brewer's yeast was considered an unimportant product that remained after brewing beer. Today the situation has changed dramatically. People realized the value of yeast and began to actively use it as a food additive.
Brewer's yeast is not related to nutritional, baker's, or torula yeast. They taste bitter and also contain large amounts of chromium. For their production, the single-celled fungus Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used. Brewer's yeast itself is used in brewing.
Release form
The product is available in tablet form, as well as in the form of loose, easily crumbling granules with a diameter of 3 to 5 mm, powder or flat flakes of a yellowish (possibly with a grayish tint) color.
The product has a bitter taste and a characteristic odor. It goes on sale packaged in 25, 50 or 100 grams in jars or bags.
The tablets are biconvex, brownish in color, without a shell, with a characteristic yeasty odor. Packaged in 60 or 100 pieces in bottles made of polymer materials.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
the B-group vitamins , amino acids and minerals it contains Takes part in the activation of enzymes that regulate oxidation-reduction processes and affects metabolism.
Helps restore and strengthen the immune system , stimulates the secretion of pancreatic fluid, improves the absorption capacity of the intestine and its motility. Accelerates tissue regeneration, increases appetite, helps strengthen hair and intensify its growth. Necessary for the normal functioning of the heart, endocrine, vascular and nervous systems.
The B vitamins contained in brewer's yeast are components of enzyme complexes that are responsible for regulating metabolism, but each of them plays a specific biological role. Their presence in balanced quantities is necessary for continuous metabolism .
The components of the drug belong to the group of water-soluble vitamins , which eliminates the possibility of their accumulation in the body.
Vitamins B1 are absorbed in the small intestine. The absorption of vitamin B12 is determined by the presence of an external factor in the stomach and upper intestines. Subsequently, the substance is transported into tissues using the transcobalamin II transporter protein.
Vitamins B1, B6 and B12 are biotransformed in the liver, vitamin B2 in the body is converted into the coenzyme flavin mononucleotide, and subsequently into the coenzyme FAD (flavin adenine dinucleotide). About 60% of metabolites are bound to blood plasma proteins .
Excretion of vitamins B1 and B6 is carried out by the kidneys (from 8 to 10% of the substance is excreted in pure form). In case of overdose, their excretion with intestinal contents increases significantly.
Vitamin B12 is released into bile and reabsorbed in the intestines. The dose taken is partially (6-30%) excreted by the kidneys within 8 hours. The substance passes through the BBB and enters the milk.
Vitamin B2 is eliminated in the urine, partly in the form of metabolic .
Beneficial properties of brewer's yeast
Brewer's yeast is one of the most effective dietary supplements, containing:
- 14 vitamins: group B (ensure the normal functioning of the central and peripheral nervous system, prevent the occurrence of Parkinson’s disease, accelerate cell regeneration, improve vision, slow down the aging process), as well as C, D, E, F, PP;
- 17 amino acids, most of which are essential;
- unsaturated fatty acids (arachidonic, oleic and linoleic);
- potassium, chromium, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, sodium, sulfur, copper and other trace elements.
- All vitamins contained in brewer's yeast are water-soluble and therefore do not accumulate in the body. This supplement significantly improves well-being in case of vitamin deficiency and hypovitaminosis. Dietary supplements based on brewer's yeast are useful for vegetarians to take periodically: such preparations contain folic acid, the source of which for the body is mainly meat food. Folic acid is involved in the process of DNA synthesis during cell division and has a beneficial effect on reproductive function.
The benefits of brewer's yeast are as follows:
- improve appetite, normalize digestion and metabolism;
- help achieve optimal weight. If you are overweight, you can lose a few extra pounds by accelerating metabolic processes. People who are underweight take yeast, on the contrary, they gain weight. This effect is often used by athletes who want to build muscle mass;
- due to the high chromium content, they alleviate the condition of patients with type II diabetes;
- The antioxidants contained in yeast slow down the aging process;
- prevent the occurrence and development of liver cancer;
- calms down during stress, emotional exhaustion, sudden mood swings;
- restore strength in case of physical exhaustion, anemia, strengthen the immune system;
- help withstand significant physical and mental stress;
- normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
- maintain an optimal level of acid-base balance in the body;
- help get rid of acne, rashes, improve skin condition with furunculosis, dermatosis, eczema, psoriasis;
- strengthen hair and stop hair loss;
- strengthen nails and make them less brittle.
Indications for use
Indications for use:
- hypovitaminosis group B;
- skin diseases (including dermatoses of neurogenic origin , angular stomatitis , furunculosis , skin abscess , carbuncles , eczema , juvenile acne, psoriasis , acne );
- dysbacteriosis;
- neuralgia;
- polyneuritis;
- anemia;
- diabetes;
- long-term exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals;
- alcoholism;
- the presence of risk factors for the development of heart and vascular diseases;
- unbalanced diet;
- metabolic disorders;
- recovery after illness.
Instructions for brewer's yeast
Instructions for Brewer's yeast tablets
The tablets are taken orally after meals. The recommended dose for a patient over 12 years of age is 2-3 grams per day (4-6 tablets), divided into 2-3 doses. A child 3-7 years old is prescribed to take 0.5 g/day. (1 tablet), child 7-12 years old - 1 g/day. (2 tabs).
The duration of use depends on the severity of the symptoms of vitamin deficiency, the nature of complex therapy and the body’s response to the prescribed treatment. Usually the course lasts 30 days. It can be repeated no earlier than after 1 month (consult a doctor before resuming taking the drug).
Please note that instructions from different manufacturers may vary. For example, the instructions for Brewer's yeast Nagipol-1 indicate that the tablets should be taken with meals, three times a day, 3-5 pieces per dose. Reception is continued for a month, if necessary, the course is repeated after a two-month break.
- Ecco Plus brewer's yeast with zinc and Evisent are taken three times a day, 3 pieces each.
- Brewer's yeast with iodine Ecco Plus should be taken three times a day, 2 tablets.
- Yeast with selenium ECO-MON - twice a day, 2 tablets.
- Drink Ecco Plus yeast with iron once a day, 1 tablet.
How to take the powder?
The powder is taken orally or used externally as part of nourishing masks.
Before taking per os, the product is dissolved in 100 ml of drinking water. For preventive purposes, two two-month courses are prescribed with a two-week break between them. The daily dose for an adult varies from 7 to 10 g/day, for children it ranges from 3 to 5 g/day. Divide it into 2-3 doses.
For an adult, the course dose should not exceed 1800 grams, for a child - 600 g.
People who live in an unfavorable climate should take 3 courses.
The therapeutic dose is 1.5-2 times higher than the prophylactic dose.
People who, due to their occupation, are subject to increased neuropsychic and physical stress, should dose the drug in such a way that for every kilogram of body weight there is 0.3-0.5 g of yeast per day.
Brewer's yeast for hair
To prepare a hair mask, yeast is diluted to the appropriate consistency with vegetable or fruit juice, fermented baked milk, milk, honey or water, and then the resulting mixture is applied to the scalp.
To saturate your strands with vitamins and prevent hair loss, you can mix slightly warmed flower honey and the pulp of 3 aloe vera leaves with yeast. The mass is applied to the scalp for about 25 minutes and then washed off.
Using yeast (1 tbsp) in combination with soy lecithin, honey (1 tbsp), wheat germ (1 tbsp) and yogurt for hair can speed up hair growth and make hair thicker and shinier.
It is also very good to use a hair rinse based on a decoction of rosemary and natural brewer's yeast. To prepare it, pour 3 tablespoons of dried rosemary leaves into a liter of boiling water, and then, after the liquid has infused for 2-3 hours, add yeast.
It is recommended to rinse your hair with this solution every time after washing your hair. It is better to dry your hair without using a hair dryer.
Application for face
When preparing face masks, take into account your skin type: for dry skin, the powder is mixed with vegetable oils (any, at the rate of 1 tablespoon of yeast per 3 tablespoons of oil), for oily skin, with heated kefir and low-fat sour cream or lemon juice and egg white.
To rejuvenate the skin, yeast is used in a mixture with carrot puree (1:2 ratio), honey and egg yolk; For whitening, lemon juice is added to the powder.
Brewer's yeast for acne
Using the product on problem skin helps normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands and restore the skin's oil balance, helps get rid of acne , cleanse pores and remove fine wrinkles.
-acne mask at home , you can pour 10 grams of powdered mass with a 5% alum solution. The resulting paste is applied to the skin and left until completely dry. Wash off the crust with warm (preferably filtered) water.
For acne, cosmetologists also recommend yeast-based masks and:
- sauerkraut juice;
- raw mashed potatoes and curdled milk;
- streptocide (effectively eliminates inflamed comedones);
- honey and calcium gluconate ;
- blue clay and mineral water.
Brewer's yeast is especially effective against acne in combination with professional and self-care for the skin, physiotherapy and, if necessary, the use of antibiotics (topically or orally).
Brewer's yeast for boils
For boils , liquid brewer's yeast is most often prescribed. The product is diluted in milk at the rate of 1 tablespoon (for adults) or 1 teaspoon (for children) per half glass. Drink the medicine 1-3 times a day about half an hour before meals.
Why are pills taken in bodybuilding?
For athletes who engage in strength sports, the supplement is a valuable source of B vitamins , protein , amino acids , nucleic acids and enzymes .
the BCAA amino acid complex in the product , of which approximately 35% human muscle tissue consists. BCAA reduces the loss of other amino acids, increases muscle endurance, promotes better and faster protein absorption; stimulates synthesis and also prevents protein breakdown and prevents the loss of muscle fibers; has a positive effect on insulin , maintains optimal levels of testosterone and cortisol , and stimulates growth hormones.
Protein makes up more than half the weight of yeast, making the supplement an excellent source of additional protein . For athletes, it can be added to gainers, protein shakes, regular food, or consumed separately as a food supplement.
Application in veterinary medicine
Animals that live in large cities are exposed to a large number of unfavorable factors: an environment contaminated with organic and chemical waste, increased electromagnetic background, poor-quality tap water, etc.
The use of dietary supplements for dogs and cats allows you to compensate for the lack of nutrients in food, strengthen immunity , reduce hair loss and strengthen the hair structure, remove excess cholesterol body, improve the condition of the central nervous system, reduce itching, dryness and irritation of the skin, and contain the appearance of blood-sucking parasites.
Normalizing the balance of B vitamins helps reduce the secretion of the hormone adrenaline , which in turn leads to a decrease in the animal’s anxiety and allows it to cope with stress more easily.
Yeast extract
Yeast extract is a food flavoring used in the preparation of bread, beer, cheese, soy sauce, and some other foods.
To understand how this substance affects the body, you first need to understand what it is in general.
Yeast extract is made by mixing yeast and sugar under warm conditions, then damaging the cell membranes. This extract can be in gel or powder form. The use of yeast extract in products may be labeled as “natural flavoring” or “additive” on product labels.
You should know that this extract contains glutamine amino acid. This is a natural form of the amino acid and should not be confused with the food additive monosodium glutamate, which serves as a flavor enhancer. And although yeast extract also affects the taste, it acts as a spice. In addition, it contains a high concentration of sodium. And this should be taken into account by people who have problems with blood pressure or those who, for other reasons, should not abuse sodium. In addition, the extract contains a very high concentration of B vitamins.
But despite all the benefits of this substance, it is important for people with food allergies or sensitivity to yeast to avoid products containing fungal extract. The easiest way to do this is to give up semi-finished and ready-made food from supermarkets.
Interaction
Brewer's yeast is a multicomponent product. When used simultaneously with other drugs, on the one hand, the activity of each of its constituent substances and the activity of the drug as a whole may change, on the other hand, the pharmacological profile of drugs that are used in combination with Brewer's yeast may change.
Taking alcohol, diuretics , and oral contraceptives can reduce vitamin B1 .
Since the transformation of vitamin B1 into its active form occurs with the participation of magnesium, it is advisable to take dietary supplements with magnesium-containing preparations.
The drug is contraindicated for people taking Levodopa , since vitamin B6 reduces the effectiveness of this drug. In addition, vitamin B6 is capable of:
- interfere with the absorption and reduce the plasma concentration of anticonvulsants such as phenobarbital and phenytoin ;
- increase intracellular levels of zinc and magnesium.
When used simultaneously with Theophylline , Penicillin , Isoniazid , Cycloserine and oral contraceptives, the dose of Brewer's yeast must be increased.
Antifungal drugs reduce the effectiveness of brewer's yeast.
special instructions
What is brewing yeast?
According to Wikipedia, brewer's (or brewer's) yeast are single-celled fungi from the class Saccharomyces , which are used in brewing to ferment wort enzymes.
Brewer's yeast: benefits and harms
In terms of quantity and balance of components, brewing yeast protein is similar to animal proteins: it contains about 12.7 g of high-value protein, 2.7 g of fat and 18 amino acids (including essential ones). Yeast is easily absorbed and digested well. Nutritional value of 100 g of product is 75 kcal.
Yeast also contains plant enzymes (proteinase, glucosidase, β-fructofuranosidase), which help digestive juices break down complex nutrients into more easily digestible ones.
The product is rightfully considered a natural mineral-multivitamin complex . Its chemical composition contains a complex of vitamins B1-B7 , B13 , B10 , K , E , provitamin D , folic acid , potassium , manganese , magnesium , selenium , zinc , calcium , iron .
Daily use of this supplement allows you to give a healthy look to your hair and nails, helps regulate all metabolic processes and cleanse the skin of acne and boils , provides effective prevention of malignant liver diseases , allows you to stabilize the function of the central nervous system (stimulating mental activity, increasing stress resistance, improving sleep and helping to fight depression ) and increase the saturation of tissues and organs with oxygen.
More than 70 years ago, brewer's yeast was first used to treat diabetes . During the experiment, it was found that just 10-15 g of yeast can replace 7 to 10 units of insulin . This property of the product is due to the presence of chromium in its composition.
Chromium increases tissue sensitivity to insulin and enhances the effect of the latter. By interacting with insulin , it improves the absorption of glucose in the blood and its penetration into cells, thereby reducing the need for insulin in diabetic and helping to prevent the development of diabetes .
Taking brewer's yeast allows the body to more easily cope with physical and emotional stress, helps maintain the body's natural acid-base balance of biological fluids, normalizes muscle contractility, pancreatic and the cardiovascular system .
Brewer's yeast has no less beneficial effects on the structure and function of the mucous membranes, as well as on the functional activity of the digestive tract. The use of the supplement helps prevent constipation, stimulates digestive processes, and accelerates the elimination of all kinds of waste from the body.
Another useful property of yeast is its ability to increase the level of HDL-cholesterol (or, in other words, “good” cholesterol ), while reducing its overall level in the body: regularly taking two tablespoons of the product once a day for 2 months, of total cholesterol by about 10% .
However, like any other useful supplement, yeast in large quantities can cause harm to the body. In some people, some components of the product can cause allergic reactions , which are manifested by itching, skin rashes, and difficulty breathing.
Yeast can worsen the course of acid-related diseases ( pancreatitis , gastritis , peptic ulcer ), chronic renal failure and gout . You should also not take them if have celiac enteropathy (intolerance to wheat and a number of other grains) and during treatment with Levodopa .
Brewer's yeast - which is better? What are the benefits of yeast with various additives?
You can find two types of brewer's yeast on sale: autolyzed and raw.
Raw yeast mushrooms are a fairly difficult product to digest. This, in turn, complicates the extraction of vitamins , amino acids and minerals , and also provokes quite strong reactions in people who are prone to allergies , suffer from fungal dysbiosis or have a “weak” stomach.
Most food additives are not live yeast, but dry autolysate. The benefit of brewer's yeast in tablets is that they are characterized by much higher digestibility and digestibility.
At the same time, despite the fact that the structure of the mushrooms is almost completely destroyed during autolysis, the composition of the final product remains unchanged - the autolysate contains the same set of amino acids , minerals and vitamins as in the living culture, however, they are found in it in free, easily digestible form. form.
Due to this, the percentage of absorption of autolyzed yeast is higher than that of raw yeast. Another advantage of this product is that it does not provoke fermentation in the intestines and does not cause bloating.
Many pharmaceutical preparations sold under the name “Brewer's Yeast” contain additional vitamin or mineral supplements . Theoretically, such funds have increased value. However, it should be borne in mind that yeast is a completely natural product; the additive is often synthesized in the laboratory.
What to give preference to - a pure product without additives or a drug with a richer composition - is best decided with your doctor.
Brewer's yeast with calcium is usually recommended to drink as a general tonic that supports the body's defenses, stimulates mental activity and serves as an additional source of Ca. The use of yeast with calcium helps strengthen bone tissue and improve the condition of the central nervous system, and also helps in the treatment of allergic diseases .
Brewer's yeast with selenium is prescribed for alcoholism and liver diseases . Taking a selenium supplement is also advisable for the prevention of infertility , diabetes , anemia , heart attack , cancer , endemic goiter , and hair loss.
Brewer's yeast with zinc should be included in the diet of people who suffer from varicose veins and skin diseases . In combination with zinc, yeast accelerates the regeneration of the skin, normalizes blood sugar levels, metabolism and microcirculation in tissues, and helps reduce swelling of the legs.
Brewer's yeast with sulfur is used as a detoxifier and as an acne . In addition, the use of dietary supplements in combination with sulfur allows you to more effectively protect cells and tissues from oxidative processes.
How to make your own yeast
You've probably wondered what yeast is made from and how this process happens. Now you will learn how to grow these single-celled mushrooms yourself at home.
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Method one. Take 1 glass of water and flour, mix and leave for 7 hours. Then add a small spoon of sugar and a glass of live beer to the mixture (it has a shelf life of up to 2 weeks). Leave for a couple of hours. Store prepared brewer's yeast in a glass container in the refrigerator.
Method two. In a glass container, mix 200 g of raisins, milk, warm water and a little sugar. Cover the vessel tightly with gauze (fold in 4 layers and tie). Keep in a warm place for 5 days.
Using these recipes, you will create regular nutritional yeast, which doctors recommend taking for various diseases. This natural product will help with metabolic disorders, lack of B vitamins, digestive diseases, anemia, atherosclerosis, and strengthen the body after colds and infectious diseases. By the way, home-made brewer's yeast is similar in its effect to medications containing these fungi, for example gephefitin.
For baking
Perhaps this has happened to every housewife. I wanted to bake some pies for dinner, but I didn’t have any yeast. But this is not a reason to be upset if you know how to prepare homemade yeast in the form of sourdough.
Method 1
Knead a ball of dough from 200 g of flour and a small amount of water, roll it in flour and leave for several days. When the lump dries, hardens and becomes sour, you can use it instead of store-bought yeast.
Method 2
Peel and boil 10 potatoes, which are still hot and rub through a sieve. Add a tablespoon of flour, the same amount of honey and 25 grams of vodka. Leave the mixture in a warm place for 2 days. When a foam cap forms on the surface, you can use the baking starter (use only the foam).
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Synonyms: Brewer's yeast Nagipol , Nagipol 2. For acne , Nagipol 1 , Brewer's yeast Evisent , Brewer's yeast ECO-MON , AMT brewer's yeast , Brewer's yeast Ecco Plus .
Analogues: Angiovit , Beviplex , Multi-Tabs-V-complex , Neuromultivit , Medivitan .
Brewer's yeast for weight gain and weight loss
The advisability of using Brewer's yeast for weight loss and weight gain is due to the fact that under the influence of this product the body is cleansed and the functioning of all its organs is improved, the energy supply of cells is replenished, the functioning of the endocrine gland and digestion are improved, the process of absorption of nutrients is accelerated and, in particular, proteins, and the process of burning fats.
The main cause of low or overweight is metabolic disorders. By gently correcting it, Saccharomyces thus allows some people to compensate for their weight deficit, and others to get rid of a certain amount of extra pounds.
There is an opinion that the product can be used for breast growth, but there is no evidence of its effectiveness or, on the contrary, ineffectiveness.
Reviews of Brewer's yeast
Reviews about brewer's yeast (either in tablets or in pure form) are mostly positive. Most of them are reviews of brewer's yeast for hair and nails, acne and weight loss. As a rule, the effectiveness of products from different manufacturers (ECO-MON, Nagipol, Farmakom, Evisent, Ecco-Plus, Osokor) is assessed approximately the same - on average 4-4.8 points on a five-point scale.
According to most consumers, yeast really improves the appearance of facial skin, accelerates hair growth, makes nails smoother and stronger, and allows you to enrich your diet with substances necessary for the body. Another big plus of the supplement is its low price. However, there are also disadvantages.
Thus, among the general mass of positive reviews about ECO-MON Brewer's Yeast with Zinc, there are reviews that note that taking the supplement provoked severe weight gain.
And in one of the reviews about Brewer's yeast with sulfur Evisent it is noted that against the background of the use of this dietary supplement, hair became significantly stronger and nails began to grow more quickly, but the problem of thrush .
The reasons for negative reviews about Brewer's yeast Nagipol 1 were:
- disruption of the menstrual cycle due to the use of the supplement;
- strong increase in appetite;
- increased blood pressure, headaches, nausea;
- no effect.
However, almost everyone who left this kind of feedback, along with the minuses, also noted the advantages of the product, and associated the minuses with the individual reaction of the body to the components of dietary supplements.
Yeast in food
All products can be divided into 3 groups based on yeast content. The first is food that, under any circumstances, contains fungi. In the second group of products, microorganisms are present only under certain conditions. And the third group is food that does not contain these microorganisms.
The first group includes: baked goods, beer, cider, fruit skins (plums, grapes), grape juice, malt drinks, wine, yeast extract.
The second group includes: cakes, donuts, fruits (overripe), chocolate (some types), soy sauce.
The third group includes a huge number of products from different categories. In particular, you don’t have to worry about the presence of yeast in eggs, seafood, various types of meat, raw nuts, beans, and brown rice. You can also avoid unnecessary consumption of yeast if you avoid soy sauce during cooking and replace vinegar with lemon juice.
List of products containing yeast:
- all fermented (vinegar, alcohol, miso, soy sauce, etc.);
- bakery;
- beer;
- berries (blackberries, blueberries, grapes, strawberries);
- canned juices;
- cheese;
- cider;
- dried fruits (figs, dried apricots, raisins);
- jams, jellies;
- mushrooms;
- processed meat (sausage, bacon);
- Black tea;
- olives;
- wine.
How much does Brewer's yeast cost? Where to buy Brewer's yeast?
The price of Brewer's yeast in Ukraine varies from 6 to 200 UAH. You can buy dry brewer's yeast in Russian pharmacies for 20 rubles. Typically, the price depends on the number of tablets in the package, as well as who manufactured the product and what components are used as a supplement.
For example, the average price of Brewer's yeast with Evisent sulfur is 185 UAH/225 rubles, and Brewer's yeast with zinc (for acne) from Farmakom can be purchased for about 16 UAH/45 rubles.
Many people are interested in the question, where can I buy liquid brewing yeast? As a rule, you can find this product either in specialized online stores or directly at the brewery. It should be remembered that its shelf life does not exceed 7-8 days.
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What is yeast
If you weigh the yeast and count the cells in them, then in about 1 g of the substance there will be about 20 billion cells. Since the human eye is unable to see a 5-micron cell, these organisms have long remained one of the most mysterious. Until the mid-19th century, humanity knew little at all about them. It was only in 1866 that microbiologist Louis Pasteur, who devoted his entire life to studying the principles of fermentation, became interested in the process of yeast fermentation using the example of beer. And 15 years later, in a laboratory in Copenhagen, Emil Hansen isolated and purified individual strains of yeast. Methods for cultivating yeast fungi using the Hansen method are still used today.
Content:
- What is yeast
- general characteristics
- Interesting scientific facts
- Life cycle of fungi
- "Good" and "bad" yeast
- Benefit for health
- Yeast Benefits
- Possible harm from yeast
- Yeast and allergies
- Yeast extract
- Yeast in food
- Cautions
- How to make your own yeast
- Homemade yeast cosmetics
Yeast cells are living organisms and require air to reproduce. These cells must eat to obtain energy. And their favorite food is everything sweet: sucrose (cane and beet sugar), fructose and glucose (honey, fruit, maple syrup), maltose (starch).
The size of a yeast cell does not exceed eight thousandths of a millimeter. There are approximately 1,500 species of yeast. There can be thousands of genetically distinct strains within a single species, but perhaps the best known is Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, which is Latin for “sugar,” “fungus,” and “brewing.” More often they are called by more understandable names - brewer's yeast or baker's yeast. Each of these types has certain characteristics, which determine the scope of application of yeast. In brewing, for example, different strains are used to produce different types of drink. But the scope of application of this substance is much wider. Yeast is used in the production of many products, it plays the role of flavoring agents, and has also found application in pharmacology, animal husbandry and other areas.
