Our Yeast
Wild Yeast Zoo is home to many previously undiscovered strains of microbes.
Our Star Yeasties
Browse a few of our favourite microbes, and learn more about how they can help in our mission to create environmentally sustainable alternatives to current and future industries.
Spat
Spathaspora
(spah-THASS-puh-rah)
A wild yeast that’s great at turning plant waste into clean fuel (bioethanol)
Wick
Wickerhamomyces
(wick-er-HAM-oh-my-seez)
A natural kombucha helper that eliminates dangerous bugs and makes the drink smell nice
Star
Starmerella
(star-muh-RELL-uh)
Makes sophorolipid biosurfactants used in eco-detergents and biofuels
Luco
Leuconostoc
(loo-koh-NOSS-tok)
A bacterium used in probiotics and fermented foods, with potential as a mini chemical factory
Hansen
Hanseniaspora
(han-sen-ee-ASS-puh-rah)
Creates flavour compounds and evolves quickly, making it ideal for GMO food applications.
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Help us continue our work and support cultivate a diverse yeast zoo by sponsoring a unique species!
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