Yeast & Bread-making

Saf Semi-Dry

Combining technological know-how and innovative packaging, Lesaffre provides a simple and practical response to the needs of bakers seeking greater performance, hygiene, ease of use and environmental protection.

Description

saf Semi-dry is a patented product combining cutting edge technology and innovative packaging.  This form of intermediate humidity yeast takes the form of tiny “noodles” which can be easily incorporated into the dough.

Application

Thanks to its size and packaging, saf Semi-dry is ideal for small scale yeast users, regardless of the type of bread-making method involved, including craftsman-bakers, hotels, and canteens, etc.

Available in two versions:

The red pack:
For recipes with a sugar level equal to < 5 % of the flour weight

The gold pack:
For recipes with a sugar level equal to > 5 % of the flour weight

Benefits

More effective: its airtight pack enables it to retain stable fermentation characteristics for its whole shelf life (24 months at – 18 °C).

More hygienic:  saf Semi-dry is ideally suited to the latest requirements in the hygiene and food safety field, with a hermetic, resealable pack and storage under negative cold conditions.

More practical: with its pouring spout, its fluidity and its small pack size, this product offers a host of unique advantages.

More environmentally friendly: its high yeast concentration considerably reduces the quantity of packaging (fully recyclable) in addition to the transportation volume.

Packaging

saf Semi-dry is packed in Tetra-rex® containers, a totally new concept for this type of baker’s yeast.  This pack type combines excellent performance with ease of use.
saf Semi-dry is marketed in an 8 kg carton (20 x 400g).
Versions: with or without cap.

Conservation and storage

2 years at -18 °C.

Composition

Yeast (strain: Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and rehydration agent (Sorbitan monostearate: E491).

saf Semi-dry,
combining high performance and ease of use