Production of ethanol from infant food formulas by common yeasts.
Four common yeasts (Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Torulopsis glabrata and Saccharomyces cerevisiae) were combined with five infant food formulas and/or supplements (Isomil, Nutramigen, 5% glucose, Coca Cola and Similac) and incubated at 37 degrees C. Gas chromatography was used to measure ethanol production after 24 and 48 h incubation. The quantities of ethanol produced suggest a possible explanation for patients exhibiting the 'Auto-Brewery Syndrome' and raises interest in the role auto-produced ethanol could have in explaining the etiology of Sudden Infant Death.
D000431:Ethanol / Q000378:metabolism*; D005516:Food Microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007225:Infant Food; D015003:Yeasts / Q000378:metabolism*
D000431:Ethanol