Abstract: Provided herein is a composition comprising: a) about 25% up to about 75% of a plasmolysed micro-organism by weight of the total weight of the composition; b) about at least greater than 20% up to about 60% by weight flavor or fragrance, of the total weight of the composition c) about 1% up to about 25% desiccant; d) about 4% up to about <10% water; wherein the mean particle size distribution by weight of the composition is about greater than 100 micrometer up to about 1 millimeter.

Abstract: Provided herein is a composition comprising: a) about 25% up to about 75% of a plasmolysed micro-organism by weight of the total weight of the composition; b) about at least greater than 20% up to about 60% by weight flavor or fragrance, of the total weight of the composition c) about 1% up to about 25% desiccant; d) about 4% up to about <10% water; wherein the mean particle size distribution by weight of the composition is about greater than 100 micrometer up to about 1 millimeter. Also provided herein is a method of making a plated yeast composition comprising a. blending: i) a homogenous cake, wherein the cake is made by mixing, at a temperature that ranges from 20° C. to about 90° C. a) a plasmolysed micro-organism in an amount of from about 0.01% to about 90% by weight of the total weight of the cake; b) a flavor or fragrance oil provided in an amount of from at least 0.