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YEAST Bioactive ingredients
Common name: Yeast
Scientific name: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Product type: cultured microorganism
Description:
Yeast is an essential microorganism with versatile use in various industries.
It is key in the production of fermented foods and beverages, thanks to its
ability to transform sugars into carbon dioxide and alcohol.
Main properties:
Yeast is rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals and protect skin cells from
damage caused by UV rays and pollution, helping to prevent premature aging,
reduce wrinkles and improve skin radiance. In addition, its high content of
protein, B vitamins and essential amino acids makes it a valuable ingredient
for enriching food products.
Yeast products such as beta-glucans promote health benefits by strengthening
the immune system.
Sectors and some applications:
In food: In cosmetics:
baked goods, facial creams and
brewing, serums, lotions and
functional foods. gels, among others.
Portfolio BIO IN Main production regions:
Pacific and Andean.
(Yeast production in Colombia depends more on the industrial capabilities
and infrastructure of the companies that manufacture it than on specific
geographic regions or local biodiversity).
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