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Nutritional Yeast…what the heck is that stuff?
Nutritional yeast is used in both vegan food and raw food preparation. It is not raw but what is it and why is it used so much? Nutritional yeast is used for both it’s nutritional benefits and its taste. As a supplement to recipes, it gives that “cheesy” flavor that eludes us in a vegan diet.
Nutritional Yeast should not be confused with brewers yeast. It is a deactivated yeast that is grown on sugar cane juice and beet molasses in a carefully controlled environment. It is harvested, washed and dried before packaging. Nutritional Yeast is a good source of B vitamins and some nutritional yeasts are fortified with B12. Containing 18 amino acids, it is also a complete protein. There are an amazing 8 grams of protein in one and a half tablespoons.
Nutritional yeast is produced specifically for the nutritional benefits that it provides. It also provides a great taste. Cheesy and nutty, it brings a depth of flavor to our raw food recipes. Note it is not raw as it has to be pasturized to kill the yeast. But it is a healthy, nutritious, supplement. it is a favorite ingredient in Rawmazing’s Kale Chips.
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I love nooch sooooo much and I eat it every day.
Thanks for this I was just recently wondering where it came from
how much can I take nutritonal yeaast for each meal for Vitamine B ?
Here are some interesting comments on NY…I’m still up in the air about it…I’ve also had some side affects after eating it, and it almost has an addictive quality, which would be like an MSG reaction…I’ll use it, but only once in a great while.
oops..sorry, forgot the link..duh
http://www.giveittomeraw.com/forum/topics/nutritional-yeast-good-or-bad?id=1407416%3ATopic%3A600916&page=1#comments
Sako…I would use nutritional yeast as a flavoring, not a B-vitamin supplement. It does have B-vitamins but it also has other things in it. It is just good to know that if you use it, you do get B vitamins.
As with everything, we need to determine if it works with our bodies. If it doesn’t, don’t use it. I have seen the MSG discussion but scientifically, there is no MSG in it at all.
Have been using this more past couple of months as we have tried to go 100% raw. Past week husband’s blood sugar begun to spike, am learning that this may happen with diabetics going through detox, have just rec’d material from Gabriel Cousens regarding his Rainbow Green Cuisine Phase Chart for diabetics and nurtritional yeast is listed as a food to avoid. He reports that it has high levels of minute toxins called “mycotoxins”. My husband has been off all diabetic meds for a year now, we have been anti-fungal/raw for past 1 1/2 yrs. Didn’t realize how careful we still have to be with what he is eating.
I have an intolerance to yeast. Is this safe if the yeast has ben deactivated?
Wendy…I don’t have an answer to that question. I would suggest you research it.
Donna, I know that regular yeast can have mycotoxins. I have not found any research on whether nutritional yeast has them since it is pasteurized.
This is interesting. I’ve been curious about nutritional yeast lately. Just debating with myself if it is the best source of the nutrients it offers, for me personally, being that it is not a raw food.
I always have a small amount in the pantry. It is so easy to have it on hand for those few raw recipes that call for it. Now that I have my dehydrator I get to make raw kale chips!!!! I am soooo excited. I am a kale addict! Did I mention that I love my new dehydrator??
Peace and Raw Green Health.
Elizabeth
Do you know where I can buy nutritional yeast within EU?
How can you have 8 g of protein in nutritional yeast, if a tablespoon is probably less than 8 grams? It seems to me that the 8 g of protein can be found in a quarter of a cup, not a single tablespoon…
There are 14 grams of protein in one ounce of nutritional yeast. An ounce measures out to be about 1/3 cup. So, it is probably closer to 1.5 tablespoons.
Can any one offer a detailed listing of all the protein, minerals and vitamins by weight in nutritional yeast please. Fears are expressed about msg in nutritional yeast. Is msg produced during the process of fermentation for nutritional yeast or is it added to nutritional yeast for enhancing flavour after it is manufactured?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutritional_yeast
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/custom/1323565/2
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Even though it’s been deactivated through pasteurization, I am highly allergic to it. I also have had a rough history with candida, and need to remain fungus free in my diet. This includes kombucha and other pasteurized products. I do fine with probiotics, though. I would caution anyone who has a sensitivity to fungi to be careful when using yeast.
FYI- you can get a somewhat cheesy flavor in nut cheeses with just lemon juice, a pinch of salt and some garlic. Mock tunas, the same, but use kelp for a more fishy flavor. It can still come out quite delicious without the yeast!
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