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The holistic solution revolutionizing both industrial and artisanal baking

compressed yeast

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What is compressed Yeast?

  • Compressed yeast, is very compact, containing around 30 percent solids and 70 percent water. Easily crumbled with a light, creamy colour, it can be easily added during the mixing process.
  • To protect its fermentative power, compressed yeast must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment, ideally between 0-6° C.

Produced in Victoria and packaged in compact, individually wrapped 1kg blocks, Lesaffre compressed yeast is the preferred choice of yeast used in modern bakeries.

Characteristics

Here are some tips to help you consider if fresh yeast is right for you:

Must be stored cold, between 0-6° C.
Packaging helps control moisture.
Halal and Kosher certified.

How Can You Use compressed yeast?

Incorporate compressed yeast into your recipes for rich, delicious bread.

Compressed yeast, is very compact, containing around 30 per cent solids and 70 per cent water.

Easily crumbled with a light, creamy colour, it can be conveniently added during the mixing process.

To protect its fermentative power, compressed yeast must be stored in a temperature-controlled environment, ideally between 0-6° C.

Produced in Victoria and packaged in compact, individually wrapped 1kg blocks, Lesaffre compressed yeast is the preferred choice of yeast used in modern bakeries.

why compressed yeast?

Ensure excellent results in every bake with compressed yeast.

Easy-to-Use

Easily crumbled with a light, creamy colour, it can be conveniently added during the mixing process.

variety of purposes

Suitable for a wide variety of baking applications.

compact form

Compact form, which limits contact with oxygen.

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