brewer's yeast

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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

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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

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brew·er's yeast | \ ˈbrü-ərz-

Medical Definition of brewer's yeast

: the dried pulverized cells of a yeast of the genus Saccharomyces (S. cerevisiae) used in brewing and especially as a source of B-complex vitamins

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