Candida oleophila is a yeast, which is part of Aspire, a product that is used in commercial settings, and is recommended to control postharvest decay of fruit and vegetables.

Candida oleophila Strain O is a single-celled yeast found naturally on plant tissues (fruits, flowers, and wood) and in water.

According to Siobhán A. Turner and Geraldine Butler, in conjunction with L Mikhailova of the Department of Morphology of Microorganisms and Electron Microscopy Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences says: Candida olephila shows complex bioactive compounds, which are the primary basis of the benefit of the fruits after the post-harvest.

One main study on Candida oleophila showed that it could produce and secrete several cell wall-degrading enzymes; this includes compounds like exo-β-1,3-glucanase, protease, and chitinase.

The fungicides used to maintain food control in agricultural areas, such as fruits and vegetables, are widely used, but a person is exposed for any reason, it can irritate the eyes and skin and cause harm if ingested.

How the growth of Candida oleophila in wound samples can be characterized is reflected in the ability to compete against pathogens that could damage the nutrition and space of the fruit or vegetable.