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Question
Write short notes on:
Economic importance of yeast
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Solution
Economic importance of yeast -
(i) Brewery - The brewing industry depends on the fermentation activity of yeasts. Yeast fermentation produces different types of beverages like wine, beer, alcohol, toddy, etc.
(ii) Baking - In bakeries during bread-making, when yeast is added to the flour its fermentation results in the production of carbon dioxide which produces soft bread.
(iii) Vitamins - Yeast is an important source of vitamin B-complex.
(iv) Food - Yeast is also used in the preparation of idli and dosa from a mixture of powdered rice and dal.
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