Ingredient

Active Dry Yeast With Sorbitan Monostearate

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Role in food
This combination ingredient is used as a leavening agent in baked goods, helping dough …

What it is

Active dry yeast is a deactivated form of the yeast *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*. Sorbitan monostearate is a synthetic emulsifier made from sorbitol and stearic acid, which can be derived from vegetable or animal fats. The two are combined to improve yeast performance and shelf life.

Why it's used

This combination ingredient is used as a leavening agent in baked goods, helping dough rise. Sorbitan monostearate acts as an emulsifier, improving dough consistency and texture. It is commonly found in pizza mixes and other dry dinner mixes, as well as bread and cake mixes.

Health notes

Active dry yeast is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. Sorbitan monostearate is also FDA GRAS. Both JECFA and EFSA have evaluated sorbitan monostearate. At typical consumption levels, these ingredients are not associated with adverse health effects. There is no widespread controversy regarding their use in food.

Allergen info

Active dry yeast is not a major allergen. Sorbitan monostearate is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Active Dry Yeast With Sorbitan Monostearate

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MARKET ESSENTIALS Pizza Crust Mix Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 370kcal 10.9Protein 4.3Fat 69.6Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Thin & Crispy Pizza Crust Mix Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 370kcal 10.9Protein 4.3Fat 69.6Carbs Fareway Stores, Inc. Crispy Pizza Crust Mix Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 370kcal 10.9Protein 3.3Fat 69.6Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Pizza Crust Mix, Original Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 370kcal 10.9Protein 2.2Fat 71.7Carbs Save Mart Supermarkets Inc. Pizza Crust Mix Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 370kcal 10.9Protein 4.3Fat 69.6Carbs The Dial Corporation Regular Crust Complete With Crust Mix And Pizza Sauce Breads & Buns High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 203kcal 5.9Protein 2.1Fat 41.5Carbs Food Town Stores Inc. Food Lion, Pizza Crust Mix Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 370kcal 10.9Protein 3.3Fat 69.6Carbs Iga, Inc. Pizza Crust Mix Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 370kcal 10.9Protein 4.3Fat 69.6Carbs Weis Markets, Inc. Traditional Recipe Pizza Crust Mix, Traditional Recipe Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 370kcal 10.9Protein 2.2Fat 71.7Carbs Hy-Vee, Inc. Pizza Crust Mix Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 370kcal 10.9Protein 4.3Fat 69.6Carbs Nash Finch Company Pizza Crust Mix Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 370kcal 10.9Protein 4.3Fat 69.6Carbs Supervalu, Inc. Pizza Crust Mix Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners 370kcal 10.9Protein 2.2Fat 71.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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