Description
Fresh yeast, also known as compressed yeast or cake yeast, is a classic baker’s yeast made from living Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Its moist, crumbly texture and active fresh format make it a favourite among bakers who enjoy a more traditional, hands-on baking process. Fresh yeast is prized for the richer, more nuanced flavour and aroma it can bring to breads, pastries, and fermented doughs, making it a distinctive choice for bakers who value both process and flavour.
Best for
- Bread and sandwich loaves
- Pizza dough
- Pastries and laminated doughs
- Straight doughs
- Sponge and pre-fermentation methods
Features
- Fresh compressed baker’s yeast made from living yeast cells
- Moist, crumbly texture many bakers enjoy working with
- Delivers rich flavour and aroma in finished baked goods
- Strong fermentation activity for a wide range of dough systems
- Suitable for bread, pizza, pastry, and pre-fermented doughs
- Kosher Parve and Halal certified
What makes it different
Fresh yeast offers a different workflow from instant dry yeast. It must be kept refrigerated and used within a shorter period, but many bakers choose it for its fresh compressed format, traditional bakery feel, and the deeper flavour character they want in finished baked goods.
Why bakers choose it
Bakers often reach for fresh yeast when they want a more traditional bakery-style process and a dough with a fuller, more expressive yeast character. It is widely used across breads, pizza, pastries, and preferments, and appeals to those who prefer the feel of working with fresh compressed yeast rather than dry granules. Compressed yeast is also commonly used in both small and high-speed bakeries, which supports its credibility as a professional baking format.
Storage guidelines
- Best used within about 21 days
- Store refrigerated at 2°–4°C / 36°–40°F
- Keep sealed once opened
- Freezing not recommended as it may weaken yeast performance
Gusta is not far from where I live and the yeast was excellent. I used it in a Czech yeast spread recipe and the results were far beyond expectations. I'll be purchasing more in the future.
Great product and great service
Staff at Gusta are very helpful. I orderd fresh yeast but they did not have stock. I had to pre-order and the order was filled within a few days. The communication was very good as they informed me the status and when the product will arrive. They sent me email once it arrived so I can go to pick it up.
Very good service.
I like it !!
Excellent product. Excellent service.
I used it to make croissants. Make the croissants crispy and light. It’s the best yeast so far compared to instant yeast.
Thanks Gusta
I was very impressed with the fast and prompt service Gusta provided. The owner was very accommodating and answered questions quickly...the online service was great. And I plan on ordering from them again...
Excellent communication from the company. Spoke to the owner who was very helpful and friendly. Was very easy to order online and the fresh yeast is very, very good. The yeast was well packaged. The only problem is since fresh yeast does not last long with the amount you get, you will have to share with some friends. Wish they could sell it in half the amount. It's great baking with fresh yeast again as it's not easily available to home bakers.