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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > microbiology > microorganisms > fungi > yeasts > brewers yeast
Research, Technology, Methods > organisms > microorganisms > fungi > yeasts > brewers yeast
Preferred Term:

brewers yeast

Definition:
Yeast used or suitable for use in brewing; specifically the dried pulverized cells of such a yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). A nutritional supplement for its rich content of vitamins (particularly B complex), minerals and amino acids.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
yeasts
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • brewer's yeast
  • lager yeast
  • brewers' yeast
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/19814
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