Posted on July 14, 2009 in Latest News
Nutritional yeast is similar to ‘Brewers yeast’. It is a rich source of protein and vitamin, especially vitamin B complex and is a complete protein. It is low in fat and sodium. Some brands of nutritional yeast do not have vitamin B12 in them. In such cases, Vitamin B12 is produced separately from bacteria and then added to it.
Nutritional yeast has a strong flavor which is creamy, nutty or cheesy, that is why it is the famous ingredient in cheese substitutes. It is often used by vegans in place of parmesan cheese. It is used as toppings in popcorns.
Benefits Of Nutritional Yeast:
The benefits of using nutritional yeast can be:
- It is a complete protein as it contains 18 amino acids as well as 15 different minerals.
- It is beneficial for those who are on low fat diet, looking for high protein diet as nutritional yeast makes a great addition or substitution to meats or other high fat protein.
- Nutrition protein reduces the stress and boosts the nutrition in your diet. It is beneficial for those who are deficient of vitamin B complex.
- If you are diabetic, suffering from fluctuating blood pressure, border line of diabetes or a tendency to have low blood pressure then nutritional yeast is best for you.
- Nutritional yeast can make your food delicious and healthy too. When yeast is added to soup it provides a creamy and tasty flavor to it. It can be added to vinegar to make tasty salad dressings.
Cane sugar & Nutritional Yeast:
The king of dietary yeast is nutritional yeast. It is grown either on sugar cane or on molasses or a mixture of both. When it is pasteurized the active and live part of the yeast is killed. It is then converted into powder form.
The nutritional yeast so formed contains a rich mixture of 18 essential amino acids, 15 minerals, B complex vitamins and especially B12. Nutritional yeast is a rich source of B12 vitamins as it not found in many veggies also. So, it is of high creditability.
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