Secret “Persimmon” Ingredient Could Boost Ethanol Production

Antioxidants sourced from natural origins enhance the growth of a yeast strain in the presence of ethanol.
While ethanol in alcoholic drinks can impair motor functions, it can also fuel vehicles in a cleaner, more eco-friendly way. The production of ethanol requires yeast, which, ironically, is stressed by ethanol, affecting its growth. In the pursuit of efficient bioethanol production, researchers are exploring substances that enhance yeast’s resilience to ethanol, though they have identified only a few effective options so far.