Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a strongly formative strain of yeast. It is commonly isolated from the soil, fruits, food and beverages. It is widely used for bread making and the production of wine, beer, distilled beverages and fermented food. It naturally occurs on the surface of fruit and is present in dairy products where it plays an important role in the fermentation of kefir, coffee and cacao beans, and the production of traditional fermenting products.