Pichia anomala
(E. C. Hansen) Syd. & P. Syd.
Yeast, Ragi yeast
SaccharomycetaceaeMushrooms
What to Eat
Edible parts: Fungus, Yeast
The yeast is used in the fermentation of ragi tapeh, arrack, kanji, torani, tapeh ketan, ketella, brem, and yakju.
How to Identify
A very small round yeast cell in the family Saccharomycetaceae.
Names & Synonyms
Endomyces anomalusHansenula anomala,
Wickerhamomyces anomalusWillia anomala
References (2)
- Brouk, B., 1975, Plants Consumed by Man. Academic Press, London. p 391
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 253
