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Brettanomyces bruxellensis

Kuff. & Van Laer

Lambic beer yeast

Cryptococcaceae Edible: Yeast - beer, Fungus 5 iNaturalist observations

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Brettanomyces bruxellensis (the anamorph of Dekkera bruxellensis) is a yeast associated with the Senne valley near Brussels, Belgium. Despite its Latin species name, B. bruxellensis is found all over the globe. In the wild, it is often found on the skins of fruit.

Description

A yeast species found in temperate regions, involved in fermentation processes.

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Edible Uses

The yeast is used in the fermentation of lambic beers in Belgium.

Traditional Uses

The yeast is involved in the fermentation of lambic beers in Belgium.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Belgium, Europe,

References (1)

  • Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 251

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