yeast

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A noun referring to a type of single-celled fungus used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation, or the commercial product containing these cells.

غير معدود

1. Leavening agentB1formalculinary

   A commercial product containing live yeast cells, used to make dough rise in baking bread and to ferment beer or whiskey.

   خميرة

   • She added yeast to the flour mixture to make the bread rise.
   • Brewers use yeast to convert sugars into alcohol.
   • The recipe calls for one packet of active dry yeast.

   المرادفاتbarmfermentleaven

2. Single-celled fungusB2formalscientific

   Any of various microscopic fungi that reproduce by budding or division, and are essential in baking and fermentation.

   خميرة

   • Yeast is a type of fungus that grows on fruits and grains.
   • Under a microscope, you can see yeast cells budding.
   • Different strains of yeast are used for different fermentation processes.