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Metschnikowia

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Metschnikowia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Fungi
Phylum:
Ascomycota
Subphylum:
Saccharomycotina
Class:
Saccharomycetes
Order:
Saccharomycetales
Family:
Metschnikowiaceae
Genus:
Metschnikowia

T. Kamienski

Metschnikowia is a genus of yeast in the family Metschnikowiaceae. One species in this genus, Metschnikowia pulcherrima has been investigated for use in winemaking [1] and as a substitute for Palm oil. [2]

References

  1. ^ Frazer, Jennifer (February 27, 2014). "Wine Becomes More Like Whisky as Alcohol Content Gets High". Scientific American. Retrieved March 3, 2014.
  2. ^ https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/feb/17/scientists-reveal-revolutionary-palm-oil-alternative-yeast?CMP=share_btn_fb#_=_
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