The Egyptian Starch, Yeast and Detergents is an Egyptian company specializing in producing of
Rice
Rice is the seed of the grass species '' Oryza sativa'' (Asian rice) or less commonly ''Oryza glaberrima'' (African rice). The name wild rice is usually used for species of the genera '' Zizania'' and '' Porteresia'', both wild and domesticat ...
Starch,
Baking Yeast
Yeasts are eukaryotic, single-celled microorganisms classified as members of the fungus kingdom. The first yeast originated hundreds of millions of years ago, and at least 1,500 species are currently recognized. They are estimated to constit ...
and Detergents. It was established in 1927 during Egypt's nationalization program as The Egyptian Starch and Yeast, which has been the country's main provider with 86% of market share of
baking yeast
Yeasts are eukaryotic, single-celled microorganisms classified as members of the fungus kingdom. The first yeast originated hundreds of millions of years ago, and at least 1,500 species are currently recognized. They are estimated to constit ...
,
starch and confectionery at that time.
References
Bloomberg Businessweek
External links
Official website
Food companies of Egypt
Food and drink companies established in 1927
Chemical companies established in 1927
1927 establishments in Egypt
Government-owned companies of Egypt
Companies based in Alexandria
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