NItten Hokkaido Dry Yeast “Tokachi Wild Yeast” is a Japanese instant dry yeast made in Hokkaido from a naturally occurring wild yeast strain born in Tokachi 十勝. The yeast was isolated from the fruit of the Ezo-yamazakura, a wild cherry tree native to northern Japan.
This yeast is especially well suited for sweet and enriched doughs, where sugar, dairy, eggs, and fats can slow fermentation. It is a great choice for Japanese-style sweet buns, milk bread, soft rolls, enriched loaves, and other bakery items where you want reliable rise with a gentle, mild aroma.
Unlike yeasts designed mainly for lean breads, Tokachi Wild Yeast is a versatile option for bakers who frequently make softer, sweeter, richer breads. The finished bread has a clean, pleasant flavour profile that lets butter, milk, wheat, and fillings come through without an overly yeasty taste.
For lean breads, low-sugar doughs, or recipes where wheat aroma and a cleaner flavour profile are the main priority, please see our NITTEN Hokkaido Dry Yeast “Bread Artisan” page.
Japanese product name: とかち野酵母 (Tokachino Koubo)
Best for
- Sweet buns
- Enriched breads
- Milk bread and soft rolls
- Japanese-style bakery breads
- Croissants
- Danishes and other viennoiserie
Features
- Japanese instant dry yeast made in Hokkaido
- Made from Tokachi wild yeast isolated from Ezo-yamazakura fruit
- Particularly suitable for sweet and enriched doughs
- Reliable fermentation in higher-sugar recipes
- Produces bread with a gentle, mild aroma
- Instant type, so no pre-fermentation is required
- Convenient 100g stand pouch for home and small-batch baking
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and humidity. After opening, seal tightly, refrigerate at 0–5°C, and use as soon as practical.
Origin
Product of Japan. Made in Hokkaido.
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Inventory Last Updated: Jun 04, 2026
