Primary yeast, Nutritional yeast
Kluyveromyces marxianus

Family: Saccharomycetaceae

What it is like

A yeast.

Where it is found

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used for food

The yeast is grown on cheese whey or molasses to produce food yeast. This is used as a nutritional supplement. Genetically modified strains produce an enzyme chymosin used as a rennet in cheese making.

Edible parts

Fungus, yeast

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Kluveromyces fragilis; Saccharomyces fragilis;