Use of wild yeast in fermentation
The Role of Wild Yeast in Fermentation In the process of fermentation, yeast plays a crucial role by converting sugars into alcohol and other byproducts. While commercial yeast strains are widely used in industries for their predictability and consistency, the use of wild yeast is gaining interest, especially in traditional brewing and fermentation practices such as those found on Corn Island, Nicaragua. Understanding Wild Yeast Wild yeast refers to the natural yeast strains that are…