Baker's yeast

Baker's yeast is the name for strains of yeast, which are used for baking, as a leavening agent. Bakers yeast is usually of the species Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is also used for brewing.

A block of compressed fresh yeast, as it is commonly used for baking.

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