Yeast, Ragi yeast
Pichia anomala
Family: Saccharomycetaceae
What it is like
A very small round yeast cell.
Where it is found
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used for food
The yeast is involved in the fermentation of ragi tapeh as well as arrack, kanji, torani, tapeh ketan, ketella, brem and yakju.
Edible parts
Fungus, yeast
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Endomyces anomalus; Hansenula anomala, Wickerhamomyces anomalus; Willia anomala;