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Quick-Rising Yeast

Quick-rising yeast is a dry baker's yeast formulated to activate rapidly and help dough rise faster. It is used as a leavening ingredient in breads and other baked goods rather than as a major food source on its own.

Beneficial properties

supports dough leavening fast-acting baking ingredient low in fat very low sugar contains small amounts of B vitamins

Nutritional highlights

Quick-rising yeast provides small amounts of B vitamins and trace minerals such as selenium, depending on the product.

Caution. Some people may be sensitive or allergic to baker's yeast; yeast-containing baked products may also aggravate symptoms in certain individuals with yeast sensitivity.