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Yeast ??? All you EVER need to know right here:
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Yeast

yeast Notes: Yeast is a one-celled fungus that converts sugar and starch into carbon dioxide bubbles and alcohol. This has made it a useful ally in the production of bread, beer, and wine. There are many varieties of yeast. Bread is made with baker's yeast, which creates lots of bubbles that become trapped in the dough, making the bread rise so it's light and airy when baked. A small amount of alcohol is also produced, but this burns off as the bread bakes. Beer yeast and wine yeast are used to convert sugar into alcohol and, in the case of beer and champagne, bubbles. You should never eat raw active yeast, since it will continue to grow in your intestine and rob your body of valuable nutrients. But once deactivated through pasteurization, yeast is a good source of nutrients. Brewer's yeast and nutritional yeast, for example, are sold as nutritional supplements, and Australians are fond of yeast extracts--like Vegemite, Marmite, and Promite--which they spread like peanut butter on bread.



Varieties:


active dry yeast = dry yeast Equivalents: One package = 2 1/4 teaspoons = 1/4 ounce Notes: This is the yeast called for by most bread recipes. It's largely displaced the fresh yeast our grandparents used since it has a longer shelf life and is more tolerant of mishandling. To activate it, sprinkle it on water that's 105° - 115° F and wait for it to begin foaming (about five minutes). Look for it in the dairy case--it's usually sold in strips of three packages or in 4-ounce jars. Always check the expiration date to make sure it's fresh. Dry yeast can be stored at room temperature until the expiration date--or within 4 months of opening--but it lasts even longer in the refrigerator or freezer. Always bring yeast to room temperature before you use it. It's important to keep stored yeast away from air and moisture, so use the smallest container you can find and seal it well. Substitutes: fresh yeast (Substitute one cake for each package or 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast.) OR instant yeast (Substitute measure for measure, but don't dissolve it in liquid first. Your bread will only need to rise once.) OR bread machine yeast (Substitute measure for measure, but don't dissolve it in liquid first. Your bread will only need to rise once.)


baker's yeast = baking yeast = bread yeast Equivalents: 1 tablespoon = 1 package = 1 cake Notes: This is used as a leaven in breads, coffeecakes, and pastries like croissants and brioche. It works by converting sugar into carbon dioxide, which causes the dough to rise so the bread will be light and airy. Yeast comes either as dry granules or moist cakes. It becomes less potent after the expiration date stamped on the package, so dough made with it may take longer to rise, or not rise at all. If the potency of the yeast is in doubt, test or "proof" it by putting some of it in warm water (105° - 115° F) mixed with a bit of sugar. If it doesn't get foamy within ten minutes, you'll need to get fresher yeast.



beer yeast = brewer's yeast Notes: This is used to produce alcohol and bubbles in beer. There are several varieties, each matched to specific varieties of beer. It's available either as a liquid or powder at beer-making supply stores. Don't confuse this with the brewer's yeast that's used as a nutritional supplement. That type of yeast is deactivated, so it won't produce any alcohol or bubbles.



bread machine yeast Equivalents: One package active dry yeast = 2 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast Notes: This type of dry yeast is highly active and very finely granulated so that it hydrates quickly. Breads made with this yeast require only a single rise, so this yeast is handy to use in a bread machine. Most machines will have you add this yeast last, on top of the dry ingredients. If you're not using a bread machine, add this yeast to the flour and other dry ingredients. It's often sold in 4-ounce jars. You can store unopened jars at room temperature until the expiration date stamped on the jar, but the yeast lasts even longer in the refrigerator or freezer. If you freeze yeast, let it come to room temperature before using. Substitutes: instant yeast (This is very similar. One envelope active dry yeast = 2 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast) OR active dry yeast (One envelope active dry yeast = 2 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast. Ordinary active dry yeast needs to be dissolved in water first, and the bread will need to rise more than once.) OR compressed yeast (Substitute one cake for each package or 2 1/4 teaspoons of dry yeast. This needs to be dissolved in water first, and the bread will need to rise more than once.)



brewer's yeast Notes: This inactive yeast is rich in protein and B vitamins, and it's used a nutritional supplement. It's a by-product of beer-making, which gives it a slightly bitter flavor. If you object to the bitterness, try nutritional yeast, which is made from the same yeast strain but grown on molasses. It's more expensive but has a more pleasant flavor. You can also buy debittered brewer's yeast. Brewer's yeast comes powdered (the most potent form), in flakes (best for health shakes), and in tablets. Don't confuse this with active forms of yeast, like the kinds bakers, brewers, and winemakers use. If you eat them, active yeasts will continue to grow in your intestine, robbing your body of valuable nutrients. Substitutes: nutritional yeast (better, nuttier flavor, lighter color) OR yeast extract




fresh yeast = compressed yeast = active fresh yeast = cake yeast = baker's compressed yeast = wet yeast Equivalents: 2-ounce cake = 3 X 0.6-ounce cakes Notes: This form of yeast usually comes in 0.6-ounce or 2-ounce foil-wrapped cakes. It works faster and longer than active dry yeast, but it's very perishable and loses potency a few weeks after it's packed. It's popular among commercial bakers, who can keep ahead of the expiration dates, but home bakers usually prefer dry yeast. To use, soften the cake in a liquid that's 70° - 80° F. Store fresh yeast in the refrigerator, well wrapped, or in the freezer, where it will keep for up to four months. If you freeze it, defrost it for a day in the refrigerator before using. Substitutes: active dry yeast (Substitute one package or 2 1/4 teaspoons for each .6-ounce cake of compressed yeast) OR instant yeast (Substitute one package or 2 1/4 teaspoons for each cake of compressed yeast) OR bread machine yeast (Substitute 2 1/4 teaspoons for each cake of compressed yeast)



instant yeast = quick yeast = rapid rise active dry yeast = quick rise active dry yeast = fast-rising active dry yeast = fast rising yeast Equivalents: One package = 2 1/4 teaspoons = 1/4 ounce Notes: This very active strain of yeast allows you to make bread with only one rise. The trade-off is that some flavor is sacrificed, though this doesn't matter much if the bread is sweetened or heavily flavored with other ingredients. Unlike ordinary active dry yeast, instant yeast doesn't need to be dissolved in liquid first--you just add it to the dry ingredients. Look for it in the dairy case--it's usually sold in strips of three packages or in 4-ounce jars. Before buying it, check the expiration date to make sure it's fresh. Dry yeast can be stored at room temperature until the expiration date stamped on the jar, but it lasts even longer in the refrigerator. Substitutes: bread machine yeast (very similar; substitute measure for measure.) OR active dry yeast (Substitute measure for measure. Active dry yeast needs to be dissolved in water first, and the bread will need to rise more than once.) OR fresh yeast (Substitute one cake for each package or 2 1/4 teaspoons of dry yeast. This needs to be dissolved in water first, and the bread will need to rise more than once.)



nutritional yeast Equivalents: 1 tablespoon powdered = 2 tablespoons flakes Notes: This nutritional supplement has a pleasant nutty-cheesy flavor and is packed with protein and B vitamins. It comes in flakes or powder and is popular with vegans and health buffs who use it to make cheese substitutes, gravies, and many other dishes. It's also a great topping for popcorn. Nutritional yeast is very similar to brewer's yeast, which is also used as a nutritional supplement and is made from the same strain of yeast. The difference is that brewer's yeast is a by-product of beer production and retains some of the bitter flavor of hops. Don't confuse nutritional yeast, which is deactivated, with active forms of yeast, like the kinds bakers, brewers, and winemakers use. If you eat them, active yeasts will continue to grow in your intestine, robbing your body of valuable nutrients. Look for nutritional yeast at health food stores. Get fortified nutritional yeast if you're taking it as a source of vitamin B12. Substitutes: brewer's yeast (inferior flavor, darker color) OR Parmesan cheese (as a condiment; higher in fat, less nutritious) OR wheat germ (works well in baked goods or sprinkled on cereals) OR yeast extract.

smoked yeast = bacon yeast = hickory-smoked yeast Notes: This is yeast that's been smoked, giving it a bacon-like flavor. It's used to flavor other dishes. Don't confuse it with active forms of yeast, like the kinds bakers, brewers, and winemakers use. If you eat them, active yeasts will continue to grow in your intestine, robbing your body of valuable nutrients.


wine ball = wine cube Notes: These are balls of brewer's yeast that are sold in Asian markets. They're used to make wine. Wine yeast Notes: This is used to convert the sugar in fruit juices into alcohol and carbon dioxide. There are different varieties, each best suited to producing a certain wine. Champagne yeast, for example, produces more bubbles than other forms of wine yeast.


yeast extract Notes: This is a nutritious, pungent, and salty paste that's popular in Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain. It's often spread with butter on bread, or mixed with hot water to make a drink Popular brands include Vegemite®, Marmite®, which is sweeter and perhaps a bit more palatable to Americans, and Promite®, which is sweeter yet but hard to find. Substitutes: miso OR beef extract OR peanut butter


yeast starter = sponge = levain Equivalents: 2 cups yeast starter = 1 package active dry yeast Notes: A starter is a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients that's been colonized by wild airborne yeast and friendly bacteria. These one-celled immigrants lend the starter--and the breads made with it--a special character. Sourdough starter, for example, contains a strain of yeast that's tolerant of the lactic and acetic acids produced by the lactobacilli. Those acids give sourdough bread its characteristic tang. The French use a soupy starter called a poolish to make their breads, while the Italians use a thicker one called a biga. Up until the late 19th century, all yeast breads were leavened with starters, and keeping a starter alive in its crock was a routine household chore. To keep your own starter alive, wait until it's established, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To keep it healthy, bring it to room temperature once a week and remove all but about 25% of it (either make bread with it or discard it). Replace what you've taken with a mixture of equal parts warm water and flour, stir, then return it to the refrigerator. Properly maintained, a starter can last for decades, developing an ever more distinctive character as it ages. To use a starter to make bread, remove some of it (usually about 2 cups), and use it in place of other forms of yeast. Replace the amount you took with a mixture of equal parts flour and warm water. Discard your starter if it becomes orange or pink, or if it develops an unpleasant odor. It's easy to make starters from scratch, but even easier to borrow some from a friend. Since sourdough starters must be colonized by strains of yeast and lactobacilli that are particular to certain regions (like San Francisco), a homemade starter might not yield sour bread. Your best bet is to get a powdered sourdough starter mix from your supermarket or a mail order supplier. To make your own: Sprinkle 1 package of active dry yeast on 2 cups of warm water, wait 10 minutes, then stir in 2 cups of flour. Cover loosely, and let the mixture sit at about 85°.
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Nice! Not quite all I ever wanted to know, though -- assuming I'm not baking bread or brewing beer, which of these do I want to use for what part of my feeder culturing, and why? I've got a fair amount of (dry, activated) baker's yeast stashed in the freezer (okay, to be honest, it's been there for three years; I guess maybe I need to proof it to see if it's still alive) -- is there any advantage to sprinkling this on my menalo cultures? Should I feed it to my springs?
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I though this was MORE then I ever wanted to know about yeast till I read Chuck's post.
I understand that Brewer's/Nutritional Yeast is what I mix in the media, but what do I sprinkle on top? I believe it's Active/Baker's yeast correct?
Jon
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Yeah...that's a lot of extraneous info there Jon..I agree. I'm going to edit it and add some piccys later. Glenn found the article and it's a nice reference and start.

In the Dart Frog Hobby....we only need 2 kinds of yeast...maybe only one. BREWERS YEAST. B.Y. contains the necessary proteins that all flies need, especially Hydei. It is also the most expensive component out of the basic three - Potato powder, Sugar powder and Brewers yeast. Without the yeasty protein in the media, FF production will suck.

The TOPPING yeast - sprinkled in a small amount after the hot water and dry media is mixed is the ACTIVE YEAST - those cute little balls . They go on top, lastly. The ACTIVE yeast allows the whole shebang to start...well...'activating", for lack of a better chemical process term right now. The maggots need HELP getting their tiny mouth parts around the soupy-ness and that's why the media must be just the right liquidy consistency and gets a little help from the ACTIVE yeast on top to start the dissolving process.

Some people contend that the newly added FF from an existing culture will contain enough active yeast in and on their bodies, so as to be 'all one needs' to start the new culture correctly. I still like to sprinkle 10-20 of those little balls of ACTIVE yeast on top anyhow. That and HOT water are pretty much a must for my FF making routine.
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I prefer nutritional yeast over brewers yeast. It smells (a nutty smell) far better and IME the cultures do better. I just set one up with both brewers and nutritional and will see how it does in the next couple of weeks. I did several cultures and let them sit will no flies for 3 days. This one was the only one that didn't start to mold for some reason...

I also like nutritional for springs. Put nutritional, brewers and instant yeast in a culture and watch what they go after first.

Cheers
Glenn
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So active brewer's yeast (Phil) or inactive (nutritional) brewer's yeast (Glenn) on my fly cultures (is this just for hydei, or should my melanos get some?), and inactive/nutritional brewer's yeast to feed my springs?

(Springs got chunks of dried 'shrooms this week -- good? bad? Went with dried because I figured they'd keep indefinitely in a sealed container in the (whatever I'm calling it this week) room, plus there's plenty of water in with the springs anyway)
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Chuck Lawson Wrote:So active brewer's yeast (Phil) or inactive (nutritional) brewer's yeast (Glenn) on my fly cultures (is this just for hydei, or should my melanos get some?), and inactive/nutritional brewer's yeast to feed my springs?

(Springs got chunks of dried 'shrooms this week -- good? bad? Went with dried because I figured they'd keep indefinitely in a sealed container in the (whatever I'm calling it this week) room, plus there's plenty of water in with the springs anyway)

Hi Chuck,

You want inactive brewers or nutritional for cultures. You can find that in grocery stores or a health food store. If you use active beer yeast your cultures will be boilin and bubblin. Confusedhock:

Taken from above> "beer yeast = brewer's yeast Notes: This is used to produce alcohol and bubbles in beer. There are several varieties, each matched to specific varieties of beer. It's available either as a liquid or powder at beer-making supply stores. Don't confuse this with the brewer's yeast that's used as a nutritional supplement. That type of yeast is deactivated, so it won't produce any alcohol or bubbles."

There's so many yeasts it can make your head spin! I feed my springs, Nutritional yeast, Reapashy superfy, shrooms, fish flake and veggies scraps. The truth is, that we don't know what they need, so why not give them a variety of foods. I happened to set up a 190oz culture of springs with multiple foods in it and they seemed to be attracted to the nutritional the most. Fish flake coming in a close second. I was curious as to what they would do. 8) I expected them just to swarm all the different foods, but they didn't.

The only reason we add yeast to our fruit fly medium is because it's high in protein and is cheap. Ideally a culture medium should be between 5-8% protein. Active yeast can be sprinkled on top. It give the flies and immediate food source and they'll start breeding faster because of it. Phil was right in saying that they can transfer it from culture to culture, but it takes a few days to get going. Another bonus in using a sprinkle of active yeast on top is that it will grow quite quickly and compete with molds and bacteria. It creates a layer of whitish slime on the surface, protecting the culture. 15 tiny granules is plenty imo.

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Glenn
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Pictures say a thousands words. Smile

Inactive yeasts that can be used to make the medium.

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Active yeast that you can use on top.

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Cheers
Glenn
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Thanks Glenn! That clarifies it for me. Now I just need to see if my active yeast still has any oomph in it, or if I need to spring for some fresh stuff...
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Phil...Glenn.this is why i travel half way around the world on my virtual zimmer frame to visit you guys,and its not to watch another reincarnation of the american civil war either :lol: Its because of the detail you put into things (so Phli,just for you ."you can put that in your pipe and smoke it Big Grin "). both of you thanks.
Here's my damn stupid question,as the result of yeast induced lack of brain power,ok I've only had a little bit,but i want to be sure,I've got this right.If I'm using a deactivated yeast,for a springtail culture,then it can no longer produce CO2 as its already been "past your eyes",school joke i know :roll:
May be my humour is lost over there,what's important is another great informative DD thread,well done guys
best

Stu
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heh...We have the U.S - Canada - U.K Information Connection going on. Feels like we are planning to invade the coast and scare zee Germans again.

I'm not big on Yeast and Springs, especially deactivated...so I'm going to hope my betters that hang around here can fill us both in on that. I like to give my springs a varied diet, mites be damned....so no yeast for my springs !

I thought you may have smacked me with an odd 'American" saying there Stu, until I looked it up and it's DICKENS ! Either way, well done old man. Thanks for kindness as always. A Pleasure to have you around !

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Stu&Shaz Wrote:If I'm using a deactivated yeast,for a springtail culture,then it can no longer produce CO2

I don't think it gives off CO2. Certainly not like activated, Stu. I feed my springs deactivated and close the lid up tight. I've had no issues with cultures crashing so I'm pretty sure it's a non issue.
Glenn
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frogfreak Wrote:
Stu&Shaz Wrote:If I'm using a deactivated yeast,for a springtail culture,then it can no longer produce CO2

I don't think it gives off CO2. Certainly not like activated, Stu. I feed my springs deactivated and close the lid up tight. I've had no issues with cultures crashing so I'm pretty sure it's a non issue.

thanks buddy i know we talked recently,about springtails yeast and the like,but these notes,above,made me aware of the difference betwixt activated and deactivated,it had never really occurred to me before,wicked mate thankyou,I'm culturing all sealed all yeast,at the moment,going great,but there is always room for improvement,now just to find a supply of nutritional yeast here that's easy to aquire,and i'll give it a damn good trial,
great stuff,thanks mate.

cheers Phil , the pleasure is mine

Stu
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