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Dry baker's yeast

Dry baker’s yeast is granular dried yeast for leavening raised doughs, available as active dry, instant or rapid-rise forms with differing handling.

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About Dry baker's yeast

Dry baker’s yeast is a dried form of yeast sold for leavening bread and other raised doughs. It is usually granular, ranging from fine particles to small beads, and has a pale tan colour and a mild, yeasty aroma. Unlike fresh compressed yeast, it is shelf-stable before opening, though storage and handling can affect its activity.

It is commonly mixed into dough, either directly or after dissolving or rehydrating according to the package directions. Products include active dry yeast and instant or rapid-rise dry yeast; their granule size and recommended use differ, so the specific form matters when a recipe or measurement is compared.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Dry baker's yeast nutrition & diet

Dry baker's yeast nutritional value

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
325kcal
Protein
40.4g
Carbs
41.2g
Fat
7.6g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Nutrition comparisons depend on whether the sample is active dry, instant, or another dried baker’s yeast, and on whether it is measured dry or after rehydration.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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