''Metschnikowia'' is a genus of
yeast
Yeasts are eukaryotic, single-celled microorganisms classified as members of the fungus kingdom (biology), kingdom. The first yeast originated hundreds of millions of years ago, and at least 1,500 species are currently recognized. They are est ...
in the family ''
Metschnikowiaceae''. Cells are usually spherical to ellipsoid. Asci are elongate and contain one or two needle shaped ascospores. ''
Metschnikowia bicuspidata'' is the type species. ''
Metschnikowia pulcherrima'' has been investigated for use in
winemaking and as a substitute for
Palm oil.
References
Yeasts
Yeasts used in brewing
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