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Natural Yeast
Natural Yeast
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Yeast (S. cerevisiae) has a long history of safe use in food and is GRAS.
Found in
256 products
What it is
Naturally occurring yeasts (typically Saccharomyces cerevisiae and others), often in sourdough cultures.
Leavening, fermentation.
Why it's flagged
- rare yeast allergy
What regulators actually say
"Bakers yeast extract is GRAS for use in food under 21 CFR 184.1983."
"Saccharomyces cerevisiae is on the EFSA QPS list of biological agents safely used in food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1983)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; QPS
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