Why is Levure boulangère classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Although the product lists only the single ingredient Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the manufacturing steps, such as drying, grinding and occasional stabiliser use, place it in the ultra-processed category; in this particular formulation no additional additives are declared.

Is the Saccharomyces cerevisiae in Levure boulangère a concern for people with yeast allergies?

People who are hypersensitive to baker’s yeast may experience allergic reactions, so individuals with known yeast allergies should avoid this product or consult a health professional before use.

Is this baker’s yeast suitable for vegan and keto diets?

The yeast is derived from a microorganism and contains no animal-derived ingredients, making it fully vegan, and its negligible carbohydrate and calorie content means it fits comfortably within keto guidelines.

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Levure boulangère

Food Additives

Product Insights

Levure boulangère is an organic baker’s yeast packaged in a 9 g plastic film, classified as a food additive and placed in the cereal-derived group of the French PNNS system. It bears the EU organic seal but carries a non-applicable Nutri-Score and is rated as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its industrial production method. Nutritionally it contributes virtually no calories, sugars, fat or salt, offering leavening power without meaningful macronutrients, which is both a benefit for low-energy baking and a limitation for nutritional value.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal0 kcal

Salt0 g

Sodium0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average food items, this yeast contains essentially zero sugars, fat, salt and calories per 100 g, far below the typical averages of 7.05 g sugar, 0.61 g fat and 3.6 g salt.

Ingredients

Levure Saccharomyces cerevisiae (issu de l'Agriculture Biologique)

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