Is Fleischmann's Rapidrise Instant Yeast ultra-processed?

3 x 1/4 OZ Packets • NET WT 3/4 OZ (21g) Yeast Sold in the United States and Canada

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

yeast, sorbitan monostearate (ultra-processing marker), ascorbic acid

Additives: E491 Sorbitan monostearate

As written on the pack

YEAST, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

E491 Sorbitan monostearate Emulsifiers are substances which make it possible to form or maintain a homogenous mixture of two or more immiscible phases such as oil and water in a foodstuff.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 8th. 80% of the yeast here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
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