CULTIVATED YEAST Meaning and
Definition
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Cultivated yeast refers to a specific type of yeast that has been deliberately grown and maintained under controlled conditions for various purposes. Yeasts are single-celled microorganisms belonging to the fungal kingdom and are widely used in the food and beverage industry.
In the case of cultivated yeast, specific strains or species of yeast are selected and then nurtured in optimized environments to promote their growth and reproduction. This involves providing them with a suitable nutrient-rich medium, such as a mixture of sugars and other essential elements, ensuring proper aeration, temperature control, and other factors necessary for their well-being.
The cultivation of yeast serves multiple purposes, including the production of various fermented foods and beverages. Cultivated yeast is commonly employed in the baking industry to facilitate the process of dough rising, where carbon dioxide released by yeast cells during fermentation causes the dough to expand. It is also extensively used in brewing and winemaking to convert sugars into alcohol through fermentation. In addition to these applications, cultivated yeast is utilized in the production of certain types of cheeses, yogurt, and other fermented dairy products.
By cultivating yeast, the specific strains or species can be maintained and controlled, ensuring their consistent performance and desired characteristics within the food and beverage production processes.
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One of the forms of yeast propagated by culture and used in bread-making, brewing, fermentation, etc.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for CULTIVATED YEAST
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Etymology of CULTIVATED YEAST
The word "cultivated" comes from the Latin word "cultivatus", which is the past participle of "cultivare", meaning "to till" or "to cultivate". In English, "cultivated" refers to growing or nurturing something, such as plants or microorganisms, in a controlled environment.
The term "yeast" originates from the Old English word "gist" or "gyst", which referred specifically to the foam or froth formed during the fermentation of beer. It is akin to the Old High German word "juast" and Old Norse word "jostr", both also meaning "yeast".
When combined, "cultivated yeast" denotes yeast that has been deliberately grown or propagated under controlled conditions, typically for use in baking, brewing, or other fermentation processes.
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