Humans have taken advantage of the metabolism in a tiny fungus called yeast to create beer and wine from grains and fruits. What are the biological mechanisms behind this alcohol production?

Here we demonstrate one facet of its versatility—a technique for inducing ethanol production in yeast, by switching from an aerobic growth phase to an anaerobic steady-state culture. The BioFlo ...

The alcohol in alcoholic beverages is called ethanol or ethyl alcohol. Ethanol is produced naturally when sugars are ...

The global yeast market is poised for significant expansion, with an estimated valuation of USD 4,191.6 million in 2025. Driven by the increasing demand for yeast across diverse industries, the market ...

Companies are investing in research and development to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of yeast strains, focusing on aspects such as higher alcohol tolerance, faster fermentation rates ...

Food Sector Dominates Market Share Due to Yeast's Role in Baking, Alcohol Production, and Consumer Preferences In 2023, the food sector held 38% of the bioethanol yeast market, primarily due to ...

glucose → ethanol + carbon dioxide Yeast provides the enzymes required for fermentation. The temperature has to be warm but not too warm. The typical conditions required for fermentation are ...

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Following the Thai government’s recent decision to extend its biofuels mandate by two years, to 2026, demand for E20 fuel (20 per cent ethanol, 80 per cent petrol) and E85 (85 per cent ethanol, 15 per ...