Active Dry Yeast, 4 OZ
What You Should Know
You'd find this 4 oz jar or packet tucked in the baking aisle or your pantry when you’re planning to bake bread, pizza dough, or rolls. It evokes a practical, nostalgic home-baking vibe — the quiet ingredient behind warm, comforting loaves. Because the yeast is industrially dehydrated and includes an emulsifier to stabilize texture and shelf life, it reflects added processing steps and ingredients beyond a single raw food.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
YEAST, SORBITAN, MONOSTEARATE..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •sorbitan monostearate - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
The product is industrially processed (dehydration) and contains an added emulsifier (sorbitan monostearate), ingredients and manufacturing aids typical of ultra-processed foods. While functionally single-purpose, these additives and processing steps align it with NOVA group 4.
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Common Questions about Active Dry Yeast, 4 OZ
When it comes to baking essentials like Active Dry Yeast, health can be a bit subjective. This yeast is a simple ingredient primarily used for leavening bread, and it doesn’t contain any added sugars or preservatives, which is a plus! If you’re making homemade bread, it can definitely be part of a balanced diet, especially compared to store-bought options that might have more additives.