Asked by karen morris on Apr 27, 2024
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List the major types of foods and beverages for which fungi are responsible, and give an example of the particular fungus involved in each.
Saccharomyces
A genus of fungi that includes many yeast species, widely used in baking, brewing, and wine-making.
- Recognize the roles of fungi in food and beverage production.
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Ariel CostaMay 01, 2024
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Yeasts: bread, pizza and other wheat products; alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine
Penicillium species: cheeses
Aspergillus : soy sauce
Agaricus and other basidiomycetes: edible mushrooms
Penicillium species: cheeses
Aspergillus : soy sauce
Agaricus and other basidiomycetes: edible mushrooms
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the roles of fungi in food and beverage production.