Microscopic fungus used in beer and bread manufacture (5)

I believe the answer is:

yeast

(Other definitions for yeast that I've seen before include "Fungus used in fermenting" , "Substance used in brewing and baking" , "Brewer" , "Beer froth agent" , "Substance used to raise dough etc" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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