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Baker's yeast is GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1983. It is a conventional leavening agent with no significant safety concerns at dietary levels; rare allergic reactions are documented.
Found in
398 products
What it is
Cake or compressed yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) with high moisture content.
Leavening agent for breads and fermented doughs.
What regulators actually say
"Baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)... is generally recognized as safe."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1983).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food ingredient.
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