Nutritional Yeast is not the leavening yeast that makes bread rise (nutritional yeast contains no live enzymes) and it’s not Brewer’s Yeast either. It is a ingredient and dietary supplement that has a nutty, slightly sweet, cheese-like flavor.
Nutritional Yeast is rich in minerals, B vitamins (B-12), and protein, and is free of animals and sugar and is Kosher.
Use of Nutritional Yeast and Dietary Information
Nutritional Yeast adds flavor and nutritional value in recipes for sauces and gravies. Mix it into scrambled eggs or tofu, or keep it in a shaker to sprinkle on salads, popcorn, pasta, baked potatoes or sandwich fillings. Add it to casseroles or beans.
There are a number of brands, but only Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula T6635+ Nutritional Yeast guarantees a reliable vegan source. This yeast can be found at many health food stores in flaked or powdered form. Store it in a cool, dry place, or refrigerate it; it keeps indefinitely.
Adults shouldn’t eat more than 3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast per day—more may cause an increase in uric acid in the bloodstream, putting stress on the kidneys and/or contributing to gall stones or gout. One serving (approx. 3 tablespoons) of nutritional yeast contains 47 calories, 8 grams of protein, 5 mg of sodium, 5 carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber and less than 1 gram of fat.
Recipe Sources for Nutritional Yeast
- Joanne Stepaniak has written the definitive nutritional yeast cookbook, The Nutritional Yeast Cookbook.
- Vegweb.com has a recipe for Curtis and Travis’ Pot Pie and one for Nutritional Yeast Sauce .
- The International Vegetarian Union webpage offers Melty Nutritional Yeast ‘Cheese’ Sauce.
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