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By the end of the nineteenth century, Eduard Buchner had shown that fermentation could occur in yeast extracts free of cells, making it possible to study fermentation biochemistry in vitro.

After allowing the bacteria to grow anaerobically, several successive transfers were made into a medium containing nicotinic acid, peptone, yeast extract, metals, phosphate and sodium sulphide.

The global yeast market is poised for significant expansion, with an estimated valuation of USD 4,191.6 million in 2025. Driven by the increasing demand for yeast across diverse industries, the market ...

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