Pichia anomala
(E. C. Hansen) Syd. & P. Syd.
Yeast, Ragi yeast
Saccharomycetaceae Edible: Fungus, Yeast
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A very small round yeast cell in the family Saccharomycetaceae.
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Edible Uses
The yeast is used in the fermentation of ragi tapeh, arrack, kanji, torani, tapeh ketan, ketella, brem, and yakju.
Traditional Uses
The yeast is involved in the fermentation of ragi tapeh as well as arrack, kanji, torani, tapeh ketan, ketella, brem and yakju.
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Synonyms
Endomyces anomalusHansenula anomala,
Wickerhamomyces anomalusWillia anomala
References (2)
- Brouk, B., 1975, Plants Consumed by Man. Academic Press, London. p 391
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 253
