
Product Insights
Dry baker's yeast, sold under the name Hefe by Dr. Oetker, is a food additive belonging to the baker's yeast family in the PNNS classification. It carries a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to the inclusion of a processed emulsifier (E491), and it does not receive a Nutri‑Score because it is not a finished food product. Nutritionally, it is high in protein (37.2 g) and carbohydrates (38.2 g) per 100 g, low in sugars (0.3 g) and fat (0.1 g), but its salt (0.2 g) and energy (344 kcal) are higher than typical averages for similar items.
Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for similar products, this dry yeast contains far less sugar (0.3 g vs 4.05 g) and slightly less fat, but its salt (0.2 g) and energy (344 kcal) are notably higher, while protein is higher and carbohydrates slightly lower.
Ingredients
Trockenbackhefe, Emulgator (E491).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Hefe.







