Nutritional Yeast

Nutritional Yeast

Kelli Foster
Oct 1, 2016
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Although nutritional yeast doesn't look or sound terribly alluring, this flaky seasoning has a wonderful way of transforming everything from popcorn and snacks, to pasta, veggies, and beyond.

What Is Nutritional Yeast:

Taste: Nutty
Most Popular Use: Snacks, dips, vegetables

Nutritional yeast is an inactive yeast made from sugar cane and beet molasses. It comes in flake or powder form and is distinct from the active yeasts used in bread making. Packed with B vitamins, it has a nutty, cheesy flavor and is often used to emulate cheese in vegan dishes.

Nutritional yeast can usually be found in the bulk bins or supplement sections of health food and grocery stores. It is also known as savory yeast flakes. Be sure not to confuse it with brewer's yeast, which is a similar product but has a bitter flavor.

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How To Use Nutritional Yeast

You don't have to be a vegan or health nut to enjoy nutritional yeast. It can be sprinkled on pasta, salads, baked potatoes, soups, and anything that would benefit from some umami flavor. One of the most popular ways to eat nutritional yeast is sprinkled on popcorn and blended into dips. It also makes a good coating for fried tofu.

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