Useful effects :
Source of food : Some species of Agaricus, Mo
Lentinus, Torulopsis, etc. are edible, rich in pro
The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used f
A mixture of yeasts and cereal flour forms a n
incaparina.
Brewing and baking : Yeasts are used in brewe
sugar.
, Production of organic acids : Several species o
commercial production of some organic acids
lactic acid, oxalic acid, gallic acid, gluconic aci
Production of antibiotics : Some species of Pe
Acremonium, Agaricus, etc. produce different
Production of useful chemicals : Fungi are sign
vitamins, enzymes, glycerol, some alkaloids, gi
Production of beer and wine : Some strains of
commonly used in the manufacture of beer an