Dry yeast storage

[dhelegda]

Can I keep packets of dry yeast in the cupboard, or should they be kept in the fridge?


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[Hermit]

I keep mine in the fridge. They don't take up much space and it's good insurance.

 

[day_trippr]

Definitely fridge versus cupboard.
Freezing is right out...

Cheers!

 

[boydster]

Dry yeast loses about 4% viability per month at room temperature, and about 4% per year if refrigerated. It's almost certainly even less if kept in the freezer, but I don't know the actual stat. The question is, how long do you plan on storing the yeast?

 

[dhelegda]

I guess until I mess up a starter yeast and need it.


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