Product sheet
Production of baker's yeast by biotechnology

Fresh yeast is sold :

• in bulk, in the form of cream with 18 ± 2% dry matter ;

• in bulk, in the form of crumbled yeast, packaged in 25 kg polyethylene-lined, multi-layer paper bags, sealed to ensure watertightness;

• in block or loaf form. The usual packaging is a 10 kg carton, containing four bundles of five 500 g packs each. Each bundle is wrapped in cellophane for optimum product preservation. 20-40 g cubes are also available, for household use.

The active dry yeast to be rehydrated, in the form of granules or spherules, is air-packed:...