The present invention relates to a novel form of compressed yeast for direct sowing in the fermentation of fruit or vegetable substrates, for example for the fermentation of beverages such as wine or beer. In particular, the present invention provides a compressed yeast having a dry substance content of 35 to 90% by weight, preferably in a dry form, a method for producing a fermented beverage by direct sowing of a fruit or vegetable substrate using the compressed yeast, and the compressed yeast. It relates to the containing container. [Selection] Figure 1本発明は、果物又は野菜基質の発酵における直接播種のための、例えば飲料、例えばワイン又はビールの発酵のための、圧縮酵母の新規形態に関する。特に、本発明は、乾燥物質含量が35~90重量%の好ましくは乾燥形態の圧縮酵母、当該圧縮酵母を用いて果物又は野菜基質の直接播種により発酵飲料を製造する方法、及び当該圧縮酵母を含有する容器に関する。【選択図】図1