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yeast

[yeest] / yist /
NOUN
leaven
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NOUN
foam
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NOUN
rising agent
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It contains a mix of naturally occurring probiotic bacteria and yeasts created during the traditional fermentation of goat's milk with live kefir grains.

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To test yeast survival, the research team subjected living cells to intense physical and chemical stress.

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When she comes inside, our little motel room fills with smells—yeast and butter, and the distinct scent of coffee.

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Research over the years has uncovered more than 60 types of bacteria and over 80 kinds of yeast in sourdoughs from different regions of the world.

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The reconstructed ancient enzymes turned out to be easier to produce in micro-organisms, such as yeast cells, than modern cannabis enzymes.

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