this yeast has a strong chemical taste. Anyone else get that?
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Must be what you were cooking in. I have very a clean taste of this product. I will try tonight though.
1812916
it is a strong yeast taste, but that is what I have been looking for, other brands seem very week in flavor
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Yes. I had the same problem. I love baking breads and they usually taste and look great. My breads rise beautifully with the vac sealed Red Star, but the taste definitely has a chemical flavor (plastic taste)?that ruins them. I didn't have this trouble with Red Star in the jar (it was amazing!!!) It is only the vacuum sealed package. I have searched the Internet to see if others had this trouble, but yours is the only comment I found. Thank you for posting this. The larger quantity was convenient, but I can't stomach the smell/taste. It is NOT a "strong yeast taste", as someone said earlier. NO. It is DEFINITELY chemical. So, I will be returning to Red Star in the jar. Yes. I had the same problem. I love baking breads and they usually taste and look great. My breads rise beautifully with the vac sealed Red Star, but the taste definitely has a chemical flavor (plastic taste)?that ruins them. I didn't have this trouble with Red Star in the jar (it was amazing!!!) It is only the vacuum sealed package. I have searched the Internet to see if others had this trouble, but yours is the only comment I found. Thank you for posting this. The larger quantity was convenient, but I can't stomach the smell/taste. It is NOT a "strong yeast taste",... » Read More Yes. I had the same problem. I love baking breads and they usually taste and look great. My breads rise beautifully with the vac sealed Red Star, but the taste definitely has a chemical flavor (plastic taste)?that ruins them. I didn't have this trouble with Red Star in the jar (it was amazing!!!) It is only the vacuum sealed package. I have searched the Internet to see if others had this trouble, but yours is the only comment I found. Thank you for posting this. The larger quantity was convenient, but I can't stomach the smell/taste. It is NOT a "strong yeast taste", as someone said earlier. NO. It is DEFINITELY chemical. So, I will be returning to Red Star in the jar. « Show Less
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I can't tell a difference between this and the store brand yeast I used to buy! Maybe it is your specific batch?
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I just checked my bottle of 800 which I opened two moths ago. There is a smell, but it's not that strong. Are you sensitive to some odours? Maybe you should contact the provider.
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It tastes like stale alka seltzer. I switched to essentia ph 9.5PH water it tastes much better.
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Not exactly; however, I have used this yeast many many times in my breadmaker, and I have had fabulous results with it. I simply store it in a glass jar and it lasts just as it should.
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this should be absolutely fine....but I wouldn't wait much longer. Check dates on yeast packages, etc.
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The manufacturer does not recommend using their product in breads containing yeast. See www.cup4cup.com/faq
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no, it's a yeast designed for nutritional value only. it's dry and flaky and keeps well outside of the refrigerator. and, it's delicious! i particularly like it on cauliflower and broccoli.
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I bought one of these machines and that was one of my concerns as well. In fact I returned the first machine becuase I thought something was wrong. The second machine seems to throw a lot of sugar on the side as well. I think it must just be a part of the design. You can break off the sugar from the side and give it out as a kind of Rock Candy. It does taste a little different then just sugar since it has been melted and reformed. Dont know that you are doing anything wrong, I just think its the machine.
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I really cannot remember the date but what ever it was, was okay. I transfered the yeast to a airight container so no longer have the package. I have baked several loaves of bread wih this yeast and like not having to proof it. Yeast freezes well if one needs to keep it for a long time. One should use less of this yeast than the plain active yeast. I use a number of Peter Reinharts recipes. Enjoy!
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I had that problem, too. After spending all weekend tweaking around with the recipe that came with it, I finally got a good loaf when I cut the salt back by 1/4 tsp. Just make sure that you use Active Dry Yeast, and, NOT Quick Rising Yeast.
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I used 1 tsp. per gallon in my banna multi grain mix and the yeast really took off. Have a shiney day!
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Every distiller I've ever owned has produced an odd smelling product.. I've owned this unit for a while now but maybe the odd smell/flavor I'm experiencing the same as other distillers (including all stainless steel models). I run my distilled water through a brita to remove the odd smell/flavor. Even store bought distilled water is run through carbon to remove the odd flavors. perhaps this smell you folks are talking about is different than the one I experience and only applies to the ones manufactured after the one I purchased.
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I had the same problem and was immediately disappointed, it took about as long s you have, but I washed it out wi a vinegar solution like you might use in your frig. Then try it out with some bread inside. Even if you think that you can still smell it the bread really does come out OK. I've had mine since last May hope this helps.
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Marvin, I am not sure exactly what you mean. Compared to regular Brewers' Yeast which is a by product of the brewing process, this is not. I can only say that it has a much milder taste than the other. I do know that regular Brewers' Yeast is supposed to be an excellent source of Chromium and B vitamins per Paavo Airola and Dr. Weil.
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Try using warm water between 120 and 130 degrees. I also stir in a tablespoon of sugar and let the yeast stand for 5 mins. I stored my unused yeast in container and place it in the freezer. I hope this will help you...
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I've only had good results with this yeast. I'm not an expert and I don't know how much you know, so I'll keep it simple. Make sure your water is 105-115 when adding to yeast with sugar to activate. Let dough rise for longer times before baking. Otherwise good product
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Hi, Kathy. This is Bob's wife, Libby, the user of the capsules. There is a slight lemony smell to the product. I keep mine in the refrigerator to eliminate fishy after-burps, and it's possible the smell might be stronger at room temperature. The contents are fish oils, so if you have a very sensitive nose, you may be picking up a fishy odor. However, if it smells bad or very strong, there may have been some leakage due to heat in transit, leading to rancid oil smell. If that's the case, I would contact your supplier for replacement. I have used many bottles without encountering an odor.