Red Star Lesaffre is a leading global producer of yeast and bakery ingredients.
Lesaffre is founded in 1853 in France by Louis Lesaffre.
Red Star Yeast Company was established in 1882 in the United States.
In 1991, Lesaffre and Red Star Yeast Company merged to form Red Star Lesaffre, which operates in more than 50 countries today.
AB Mauri is a leading global producer of yeast and bakery ingredients.
Lallemand is a multinational company producing yeasts, bacteria, and other microorganisms.
Puratos is a leading international producer of bakery, patisserie, and chocolate products.
A dried yeast product that can be added directly to dough.
A dried yeast product that needs to be activated with warm water before use.
Ingredients that improve the texture, flavor, and shelf-life of bakery products.
A mixture of flour and water that has been fermented with yeast and bacteria, used to create sourdough bread.
Red Star Lesaffre is a global producer of yeast and bakery ingredients.
Red Star Lesaffre sells instant yeast, active dry yeast, bakery improvers, and sourdough starters.
Red Star Lesaffre is based in the United States, with operations in over 50 countries worldwide.
Competitors include AB Mauri, Lallemand, and Puratos, among others.
Instructions vary depending on the product, but generally involve mixing the yeast with warm water and allowing it to ferment before adding it to dough.