Yeast Nutrients Added to Food


Names of Yeast Nutrients Added to Food:

The names of yeast nutrients added to food and found most often on product labels include: calcium sulfate and ammonium phosphate.

What Do Yeast Nutrients Added to Food Do?

Yeast nutrients added to food promote the growth of yeast.

Examples of Uses for Yeast Nutrients Added to Food:

Breads and other baked goods have yeast nutrients added to them.



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