--- product_id: 606732248 title: "French Fresh Yeast 12 x 42g Blocks" brand: "l'hirondelle" price: "8480 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "L'hirondelle" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/606732248-french-fresh-yeast-12-x-42g-blocks store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Kosher, Halal, vegan & vegetarian certified Individually wrapped 42g blocks Freezable for long-term freshness French Fresh Yeast 12 x 42g Blocks **Brand:** l'hirondelle **Price:** 8480 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍞 Elevate your bake game with authentic French fresh yeast—because your dough deserves the best rise! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** French Fresh Yeast 12 x 42g Blocks by l'hirondelle - **How much does it cost?** 8480 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/606732248-french-fresh-yeast-12-x-42g-blocks) ## Best For - l'hirondelle enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted l'hirondelle brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Freeze & Flourish:** Freeze without losing potency—preserve freshness up to 3 months with ease. - • **Precision Portions:** 12 individually wrapped 42g blocks for perfect batch control and zero waste. - • **Certified Clean & Green:** Kosher, Halal, vegan, and vegetarian certified for inclusive, mindful baking. - • **Effortless Baking Boost:** Ready-to-use fresh yeast that skips activation for instant dough magic. - • **Superior Rise, Every Time:** Fresh compressed yeast delivers a slow, flavorful fermentation that dry yeast can’t match. ## Overview L'Hirondelle French Fresh Yeast is a premium, 12-pack of 42g fresh compressed yeast blocks from France, designed for professional-quality baking. Ready to use straight from the pack, it supports long, slow fermentation for superior bread texture and flavor. Certified Kosher, Halal, vegan, and vegetarian, it arrives in temperature-controlled packaging and is suitable for freezing up to 3 months without losing effectiveness. ## Description Product description L'Hirondelle is the iconic French fresh yeast brand from Lesaffre. Fresh yeast requires no activation, it’s ready to add straight to your breads, brioches, doughnuts, and doughs. Individually wrapped in convenient 42g portions, this 12-pack is also suitable for freezing.Freezing: We would recommend freezing the yeast as soon as you receive it. After cutting it in small cubes, it should be wrapped well in clingfilm and placed in an airtight container to protect it from excess moisture in the freezer and used within 3 months. The yeast can be used after 3 months but may become a little less effective. In this case the amount used in the recipe may need to be increased slightly to compensate for this. To defrost the yeast, we would recommend placing it in the fridge for one night. Fresh yeast softens when it’s defrosted, sometimes it even becomes gooey or straight-up liquid but it can still be used. Our compressed fresh yeast gives superior results compared to dry yeast and is ideal for use in breads that require a long, slow fermentation and rise. L’Hirondelle fresh yeast is vegan and vegetarian-friendly, free from gluten, and is certified Kosher and Halal. Ingredients 100% YEAST (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) Review: Brilliant live yeast. - I make all my own bread, and prefer using fresh yeast, which is more difficult to come by these days (I used to get it free from the bakery section of several supermarkets, but no longer!) This yeast is so convenient - when it arrives (in a cooled package - I never had a problem with the freshness so far, even in summer), it is well packaged, but ideally needs refrigeration soon after arrival. I immediately split the order in two batches of 6 and put them in two plastic, lidded containers. One pack goes in the fridge, and I use one block at a time (enough for a 2lb batch of rolls or a couple of loaves). These keep well in the fridge for several weeks. The other I put in the freezer compartment of a fridge-freezer. They keep well for a number of months. I thaw one block out overnight before using - it is best to unwrap them while they are still frozen, as then do tend to liquify as they thaw and if they are still in the paper wrapper it can get a bit messy! I have been using these for a few years now without any problems, so I can definitely recommend them for home baking. Review: Tasty and highly energetic fresh yeast - This is exceptional fresh yeast. It is incredibly reactive, even though I keep all of mine frozen until ready to use. It has a wonderful smell, feels excellent and it is the only yeast I use. 42g blocks I guess are a little on the large size, but I must admit I use half of one then re-freeze the other half, and I cannot detect any reduction in performance. With other frozen yeasts I find they lose their potency but this eager little colony jumps straight into my dough ready for work. ## Features - French fresh yeast, 12 x 42g - Suitable for freezing - Kosher and Halal certified, suitable for vegans and vegetarians - Fresh compressed yeast gives superior results compared to dry yeast - Expect a minimum use-by date of 7 days - Sent in temperature-controlled packaging ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0C8TC1TWV | | Age Range Description | Adults | | Best Sellers Rank | 9,971 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 42 in Baking Powder & Raising Agents | | Brand | L'hirondelle | | Brand Name | L'hirondelle | | Country of Origin | France | | Cuisine | French cuisine | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 123 Reviews | | Item Form | Block | | Item Package Weight | 504 Grams | | Item Weight | 42 Grams | | Item form | Block | | Item weight | 42 Grams | | Manufacturer | L'Hirondelle | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 12 | | Number of items | 1 | | Set Name | Pack of 12 | | Size | 504 g (Pack of 1) | | Speciality | Kosher Certified, Vegan, Vegetarian | | Specialty | Kosher Certified, Vegan, Vegetarian | | Unit Count | 504.0 gram | | Unit count | 504.0 gram | ## Product Details - **Brand:** L'hirondelle - **Item form:** Block - **Item weight:** 42 Grams - **Manufacturer:** L'Hirondelle - **Number of items:** 1 - **Package weight:** 504 Grams - **Speciality:** Kosher Certified, Vegan, Vegetarian - **Unit count:** 504.0 gram ## Images ![French Fresh Yeast 12 x 42g Blocks - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sIwVmH5YL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant live yeast. *by M***A on 9 October 2026* I make all my own bread, and prefer using fresh yeast, which is more difficult to come by these days (I used to get it free from the bakery section of several supermarkets, but no longer!) This yeast is so convenient - when it arrives (in a cooled package - I never had a problem with the freshness so far, even in summer), it is well packaged, but ideally needs refrigeration soon after arrival. I immediately split the order in two batches of 6 and put them in two plastic, lidded containers. One pack goes in the fridge, and I use one block at a time (enough for a 2lb batch of rolls or a couple of loaves). These keep well in the fridge for several weeks. The other I put in the freezer compartment of a fridge-freezer. They keep well for a number of months. I thaw one block out overnight before using - it is best to unwrap them while they are still frozen, as then do tend to liquify as they thaw and if they are still in the paper wrapper it can get a bit messy! I have been using these for a few years now without any problems, so I can definitely recommend them for home baking. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tasty and highly energetic fresh yeast *by M***L on 18 July 2026* This is exceptional fresh yeast. It is incredibly reactive, even though I keep all of mine frozen until ready to use. It has a wonderful smell, feels excellent and it is the only yeast I use. 42g blocks I guess are a little on the large size, but I must admit I use half of one then re-freeze the other half, and I cannot detect any reduction in performance. With other frozen yeasts I find they lose their potency but this eager little colony jumps straight into my dough ready for work. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ L'Hirondelle French Fresh Yeast 12 x 42g Blocks *by M***S on 5 September 2026* Works really well, but I found out the hard way you cannot freeze as it just turns to liquid when defrosted. I still tried but the freeze process killed the strength ## Frequently Bought Together - L'Hirondelle French Fresh Yeast 12 x 42g Blocks - Fresh Yeast (500 Gram) - 3X Farina Molino Caputo Pizzeria by Pizza Napoli Pizza Flour Pizza Flour 1kg --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/606732248-french-fresh-yeast-12-x-42g-blocks](https://www.desertcart.is/products/606732248-french-fresh-yeast-12-x-42g-blocks) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-10-22*