Kazachstania exigua
| Kazachstania exigua | |
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| Genus: | Kazachstania
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| Species: | K. exigua
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| Kazachstania exigua Kurtzman
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Kazachstania exigua is a yeast species that commonly occurs in olive brine and in some kefir cultures. It is one of the yeast species used in the production of sourdough. It is acid-tolerant and maltose-negative.