It was only in 1969 (nice) that fungi officially became its own separate kingdom.

  • lurch (he/him)@sh.itjust.works
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    1 month ago

    Except, in cheese and some sausages. Also, I’m not sure yeast counts, because it’s usually dead by the time we eat it in our food.

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      1 month ago

      not sure yeast counts because it’s usually dead

      As long as the organism is dead, we’re not eating it? Time to have some steak then, surely that’s not a cow!

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        1 month ago

        lol, yeah, but when baking, the yeast gets destroyed pretty bad. i didn’t dare call it yeast at that point, but maybe you’re right.