Osaka scientists develop wild yeast that boosts ornithine in craft beer

New yeast strain enables craft brewers to create functional beers with 3x ornithine levels using non-GMO methods—represents emerging biotech trend in value-added beverages that BevTech startups could leverage.

Osaka scientists develop wild yeast that boosts ornithine in craft beer

Why does this matter?

New yeast strain enables craft brewers to create functional beers with 3x ornithine levels using non-GMO methods—represents emerging biotech trend in value-added beverages that BevTech startups could leverage.

Highlights

Researchers in Japan say they have developed a naturally derived yeast strain capable of producing significantly higher levels of ornithine, an amino acid commonly used in health supplements, in a bid to tap into the trend for value-added fermented drinks. The post Osaka scientists develop wild yeast that boosts ornithine in craft beer appeared first on The Drinks Business.

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