Question 1

Is there a long 'use by' date on the tin please. I find yeast goes off quick. I only bake one loaf a week and was wondering how long this would last.

Accepted Answer

Keep it properly sealed in fridge and it pretty well lasts forever. Just checked the tin I’m using. Bought the multipack in September 2018 and I’m about halfway through the last tin. Expiry date November 2020 - still perfect! Made the pictured loaf last night.

Given that the instructions on the tin give the quantity to use per 100kg of flour, the “target market” is professional, industrial scale bakers. I think they’re playing it overly safe with the shelf life

Question 2

Is it suitable for bread machines

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It did not work quite as well as other yeasts (e.g. Allison's Easy Bake dry yeast) with Strong Wholemeal flour and our Panasonic bread machine.

So we no longer use it, but I gave it to my mother for her manual breadmaking and she refuses to use anything else now, so have to occasionally get her some.

Question 3

Are any corn products used in the preparation of this yeast? If its granulated is corn used to stop it clagging together?

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After reading the writing all over the tin I can say there is no mention of corn anywhere. I will say that the contents are tiny little balls which dissolve easily in lukewarm water also it's the best yeast I have ever used hope this helps.

Question 4

How must yeast for 500grams flour

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For 500g flour, you're looking for about 5g dried yeast - most instant dried yeast sachets contain 7g.  Adding more yeast will likely force the dough to rise quicker but that's probably detrimental to the flavour of the bread.  A 500g tin of dried yeast should be able to give you up to around 100 loaves (if you're using 500g flour for each loaf).

It should be around 20g if you were using a block of fresh yeast.

ASIN	B07YSGSRZY
ASIN	B07YSGSRZY
Brand Name	ママパン
Coin Variety 1	Dried Yeast
Container Type	Canister
Country of Origin	United Kingdom
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Cuisine	Versatile
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,743)
Customer reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,743)
Is discontinued by manufacturer	No
Item Form	Carton
Item Package Quantity	1
Item Package Weight	0.59 Kilograms
Item Weight	100 Grams
Item model number	66756
Leavening Agent Type	Active Dry Yeast
Manufacturer	Dcl
Manufacturer	Dcl
Manufacturer Contact Information	DCL
Model Number	66756
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Part Number	66756
Product Dimensions	1 x 1 x 1 cm; 100 g
Set Name	single
Size	500 g (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Bakery Yeast, Dehydrated, Dry
UPC	190283242782 757281426271
Unit Count	500.0 gram

DCL Levure Active Dried Yeast, 500 g

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