Brettanomyces lambicus
Kuff. & Van Laer
Lambic beer yeast
Cryptococcaceae Edible: Yeast - beer, Fungus
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Description
A yeast in the Cryptococcaceae family found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The yeast is used in the fermentation of lambic beers in Belgium.
Traditional Uses
The yeast is used 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
