Food scientists evaluated 11 commercially available yeast strains to identify their strengths based on chemical analysis and sensory panel opinions. Most of the yeasts that were tested are strains ...

The owner of a Long Island brewery used his scuba diving skills to recover yeast from an 1886 shipwreck and make it part of ...

Small organisms can have a big impact, and researchers have explored nearly a dozen nontraditional yeast strains to determine ...

In Africa, fermented foods hold great cultural significance and health benefits, yet have not been thoroughly researched.

Yeast is a living organism that relies largely on the leavening process of bread, pizza dough, and many other baked foods. Baking with yeast requires careful attention to detail, but it can be quite ...

Fungal infections occur when yeast that naturally lives in the body overgrows. A person with diabetes has a higher risk of a fungal infection, and diabetes can make treatment more challenging.

If you’ve been lucky enough to bag any kind of flour but aren’t sure how to make bread with it, we’ve got easy recipes to see you through – yes, even if you have no yeast! Naan breads can ...

Just how does grape juice become wine anyway? In today's edition of Ask The Expert we examine the core process behind the ...

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Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Malassezia, a yeast that often causes dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and folliculitis (inflamed follicles), is the most ...

Candida is a type of fungal yeast. It’s naturally present both inside your body and on your skin, especially in the mouth, intestines, and vagina. Candida infections are the most common fungal ...