Sainsbury's • 56g
Fast Action Dried Yeast 8 Sachets
Product Insights
Fast Action Dried Yeast, sold in 8‑sachet packs by Sainsbury’s, is a dehydrated baker’s yeast used as a leavening agent in baking. It delivers very high protein (45.8 g per 100 g) with low fat and very low salt, while its sugar level (13.9 g per 100 g) is close to the average for similar products, but it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and does not carry a Nutri‑Score because it is considered a food additive. The formula is vegetarian and vegan‑friendly yet contains wheat‑derived ingredients (gluten) and several additives – calcium sulphate, sorbitan monostearate, ascorbic acid and alpha‑amylase – which may concern allergy‑ or clean‑label‑focused consumers.
Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Energetically, the yeast provides 323 kcal per 100 g, with protein at 45.8 g (far above the average 8.65 g), fat at 3.4 g and saturated fat at 1.2 g (both higher than the typical 2.24 g fat and 0.86 g sat‑fat), while its salt (0.35 g) and sugar (13.9 g) are lower than the category averages of 3.12 g and 14.3 g respectively.
Ingredients
Yeast (94%), Stabiliser (Calcium Sulphate), Emulsifier (Sorbitan Monostearate), Flour Treatment Agents (Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Amylase), Salt, _Wheat_ Flour, Fortified Wheat Flour (_Wheat_ Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), _Wheat_ Starch.
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