Article
Nitrogen utilization diversity in Torulaspora delbrueckii isolates relevant to food and beverage fermentations.
Food microbiology - 1 Sept 2026
Silva-Sousa Flávia, Franco-Duarte Ricardo, Sousa Maria João, Camarasa Carole
Abstract excerpt
Nitrogen metabolism plays a crucial role in the growth, fermentation performance, and aroma production of yeasts during alcoholic fermentation. While this process is well-understood in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Sc), knowledge remains limited regarding non-Saccharomyces yeasts. These yeasts, like T. delbrueckii (Td), are gaining popularity in winemaking due to their ability to enhance the wine's organoleptic...
Topics
- Fermentation
- Nitrogen
- Wine
- Torulaspora
- Amino Acids
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Genetic Variation
- Fungal Proteins
