''Galactomyces reessii'' is a yeast belonging to the genus ''

Galactomyces ''Galactomyces'' is a genus of fungi in the family Dipodascaceae The Dipodascaceae are a family of yeasts in the order Saccharomycetales. According to the 2007 Outline of Ascomycota, the family contains four genera; however, the placement of ' ...

''. It contains an enzyme that converts 3-methylcrotonic acid to 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid aka

β-hydroxy β-methylbutyric acid β-Hydroxy β-methylbutyric acid (HMB), otherwise known as its conjugate base, , is a naturally produced substance in humans that is used as a dietary supplement and as an ingredient in certain medical foods that are intended to promote wou ...

. It can also have an enzyme that dissolves pectin. ''Galactomyces reessii'' lives naturally in soil and on decaying vegetable matter. ''Galactomyces reessii'' does not consume

D-mannitol Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and medication. It is used as a low calorie sweetener as it is poorly absorbed by the intestines. As a medication, it is used to decrease pressure in the eyes, as in glaucoma, and to lower ...

. It cannot ferment

glucose Glucose is a simple sugar with the molecular formula . Glucose is overall the most abundant monosaccharide, a subcategory of carbohydrates. Glucose is mainly made by plants and most algae during photosynthesis from water and carbon dioxide, using ...

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Saccharomycetes {{yeast-stub