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Red Star Active Dry Yeast, 2 Pound Pouch

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 12,692 ratings

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Brand Red Star
Diet Type Kosher
Number of Items 1
Unit Count 32.0 Ounce
Item Weight 907 Grams

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  • Active Dry Yeast from one of the most popular brands worldwide
  • Comes in a hefty, 2 Pound Vacuum Packed Pouch
  • Active Dry Yeast is designed for yeast-leavened bread and dough
  • Active Dry Yeast from one of the most popular brands worldwide
  • Comes in a hefty, 2 Pound Vacuum Packed Pouch
  • This is active dry yeast, and is ideally used for temperatures between 110-115 degrees Farenheit

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High quality yeast great to use for all baking. Active Dry Yeast is cake yeast in a semi-dormant state. The drying process in its manufacture, reduces moisture content to about 7%, giving it a longer shelf life than cake yeast. When rehydrated, it provides ultimate baking activity in all yeast dough, low sugar to highly sweetened breads.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 3 x 4.5 inches; 2 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2751
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 117929157002 017929157005 786173797359 696449829076
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Red Star
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005KR0MZG
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 12,692 ratings

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Customer Ratings
Flavor
4.3
5.0
4.8
4.3
3.8
Value for money
2.8
4.2
4.2
4.1
3.6
Airtight storage
4.2
4.5
4.4
4.1
Freshness
4.1
4.3
5.0
4.1
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ICEMANS THUNDER
variety
Dry Yeast
Dry Yeast
Dry Yeast
Flour,Yeast
Dry Yeast,Yeast
weight
907 grams
1 pounds
32 ounces
1 pounds
8 ounces
ingredients
Yeast, sorbitan monostearate
SAF Instant Yeast Red for Baking Cake, Bread and Dough, 1 Pound (1 Pack)
Natural Yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae), sorbitan monostrearate, ascorbic acid

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Ingredients

Yeast, sorbitan monostearate

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Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
12,692 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, and storage of the leavening agent. For example, they say it's fresh, works well in a bread machine, and has a long shelf life. That said, some complain about the damage. Opinions are mixed on growth and seal.

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492 customers mention457 positive35 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the leavening agent. They mention that it works well in their bread machine, proofed it, and that it always works perfectly every time. Some say that the product itself is perfect and works great for making rolls. They also appreciate the quality of the brand and say that it retains its full function and vigor. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...in traditional bread recipes as well as in the bread machine - works great both ways." Read more

"Very good yeast and works well! Large 2 lb. package that I separated into smaller containers." Read more

"...this yeast does work well in our bread machine." Read more

"...The yeast worked fine as it should." Read more

429 customers mention337 positive92 negative

Customers like the quality of the leavening agent. They mention that it's very good, fresh, and produces the most and the frothiest evidence of live yeast. They also say that it works better and the finished product tastes better than with the other yeast they had. Customers also say it'll last forever and still retain its full function.

"Very good yeast and works well! Large 2 lb. package that I separated into smaller containers." Read more

"Looks good but delivery is slow" Read more

"...The price is very reasonable in bulk and the yeast stores well (for years) in an airtight container in the refrigerator...." Read more

"...Lately, the yeast has been acting old and weak. I’m including a photo of my loaf pan with yeast, 100° warm water, sugar, and oil...." Read more

334 customers mention286 positive48 negative

Customers find the value of the leavening agent to be good. They mention that it lasts a long time and saves them money.

"...Lasts a very long, long time, even when using every day at home...." Read more

"Good value for your dollar" Read more

"What can you say except that it is a good yeast. The price is very reasonable in bulk and the yeast stores well (for years) in an airtight..." Read more

"Works as it should in making bread rise. A good deal, and a very good yeast." Read more

123 customers mention114 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the durability of the leavening agent. They mention that it has enough longevity remaining, it's good for at least two years, and it holds up very well. Customers are also pleased with the longevity of the yeast, saying that it works every time and is dependable. They appreciate the long expiration date.

"...Lasts a very long, long time, even when using every day at home...." Read more

"The Yeast is Always Fresh,And has a Long Shelf Life .,that I believe is the reason I buy from Amazon 🥰..." Read more

"...expiration date of January 2017, the product is fresh and has enough longevity remaining that I need only use between 9 oz. and 10 ¾ oz...." Read more

"We've started making bread daily and this yeast is a wonderful and reliable product...." Read more

31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

Customers say the leavening agent stores well in the fridge and freezer. They also say it stays forever in the freezer. Customers also mention that it keeps well in a glass jar and in airtight storage.

"Love the large package. So easy to store a small amount in fridge for every day/every other day use and the remaining amount in the freezer...." Read more

"...You can always trust Red Star and it stores well." Read more

"...quantity of Red Star is very cost effective and it stores well in the freezer or refrigerator...." Read more

"...My last package lasted me 3 years. Yeast stores very easily in the fridge and freezer, so no need to worry about freshness...." Read more

84 customers mention53 positive31 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the growth of the leavening agent. Some mention that it gives a great rise, while others say that it didn't rise as well.

"...I keep the bread yeast in the fridge and it is happy, comes right to life and has a great flavor." Read more

"...The 1st bag I purchased did not last long (dough was not rising properly), so I'm really questioning how fresh these are?..." Read more

"...I have already made a batch of rolls that rose beautifully and tasted wonderful!I’m very satisfied with my purchase...." Read more

"...a number of bread loaves in a bread machine, and the rise results are consistent and impressive...." Read more

44 customers mention23 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the seal of the leavening agent. Some mention that it was nicely sealed and still vacuum-tight, while others say that it wasn't even sealed.

"...is very fresh because of the way it works, the bag it came in is very well sealed I recommend to open just a little hole just below the las line..." Read more

"This pack was vacuumed sealed and hard as a brick. I couldn’t open it by pulling it apart at the top...." Read more

"Product arrived with vacuum seal in perfect condition. No leaks. Tested it and it foams and rises as yeast should...." Read more

"...This pack was not packed that way. No vacuum. It was already soft and floppy...." Read more

28 customers mention0 positive28 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the leavening agent. They mention that the packaging was damaged, the yeast bag was punctured on one side, and the product was broken open in the box.

"...Inside, the yeast bag was punctured on one side, allowing yeast to spill into the bubblewrap bag. Much product was wasted." Read more

"...Also came wrecked so I didn't give it too many stars on the individual categories; however, if you want something to cause your breads to rise it is..." Read more

"...There was a puncture on the side of the package of yeast. I looked at the Amazon package itself and did not find any holes/punctures...." Read more

"Bag was punctured during shipping but not too much product was lost...." Read more

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Buen producto
Funcionó bien, el pan creció de manera correcta, si la recomiendo
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you make yeast dough buy this and keep it in the freezer - for years.
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