In the absence of air, yeast cells transform sugars into carbon dioxide and alcohol. But what is the specific procedure to obtain beer rather than wine? Wine rather than whisky? All the answers are here!
Baker's yeast, called Saccharomyces cerevisiae, has imposed itself, throughout history and worldwide, as the best way to make dough rise. Africa, Europe and Asia... yeast is in bread all over the world!
Already known 5,000 years ago, yeast has certainly made some progress! Originally used to make bread, yeast is now used in many applications. We look back at this incredible discovery.
