Active Dry Yeast Shelf Life at Life

Active Dry Yeast Shelf Life. A cake of yeast unopened will last one to two weeks in your cupboard past the ‘best by’ date, and two to three months in the refrigerator. It also depends on the environmental conditions of how it is stored.

Therefore you can store it in a cool and dry corner of your pantry or kitchen cabinet. But it's important to recognize that all yeasts are not created equal, and for many, active dry yeast reigns supreme. If you live in a hot climatic region, utilize the refrigerator.

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Dry yeast sold in the market will usually come with manufacturing date and expiry date. Active dry yeast is available to commercial bakers in 500 g packets. If you buy dry yeast in a container (instead of small packets), refrigerate it after opening and use it within 4 months. The advantage of refrigerating yeast is that you can use the same package for the next 4 months after it is opened (remember to check the expiry date).