brewer's yeast

Definition of brewer's yeast

: a yeast used or suitable for use in brewing specifically : the dried pulverized cells of such a yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) used especially as a source of B-complex vitamins

Examples of brewer's yeast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Suddenly, the patron saint of beer-lovers—the brewer's yeast St. Saccharomyces cerevisiae—reaches out and momentarily squashes the hill nearly flat. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, "Lumber’s lure: Thanks to physics, viable biofuel may grow in the woods," 5 Apr. 2018 Who's next: Thompson has challenged Brent Balika of Margeaux Brasserie in the Waldorf Astoria to create a dish with Vegemite, the Australian spread made from brewer's yeast extract. — Julia Thiel, Chicago Reader, "Food & Drink / Key Ingredient Watch chef Christopher Thompson create the most expensive pizza ever made with Chef Boyardee ravioli," 20 Feb. 2018

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“Brewer's yeast.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brewer%27s%20yeast. Accessed 14 December 2019.

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