Packaging: 80g (or 250g, 500g, 1kg & 5kg) containing Nutritional Yeast Flakes with B12 (Gluten-Free).
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Nutritional yeast is widely used in vegetarian diets, making it popular among vegans and vegetarians. However, like all plant-based foods, it is suitable for anyone looking to benefit from its nutritional advantages, replace ingredients (like grated cheese) in cooking, or simply enjoy its flavor.
The nutritional yeast available at Herbstore.gr is of superior quality, has a sweet taste, and a delightful cheese-like flavor, and is enriched with vitamin B12.
Nutritional yeast contains inactive yeast that will give a wonderful aroma to your healthy dishes. It differs from traditional baking yeast mainly in appearance, taste, and use. Nutritional yeast is made from select sweet and savory flakes, with a flavor reminiscent of cheese. Its most common use is as an addition to pasta, spreads, sauces, salads, or in the production of strictly vegan cheeses.
It is a rich source of vitamin B12 and very low in fat and sodium. Nutritional yeast has probiotic action, which is beneficial for gut flora. The B vitamins are associated with maintaining the natural function of the nervous system, good mood, and the activity of the brain's nerve cells.
Nutritional yeast is not just about flavor. It is an excellent source of protein, B vitamins, minerals, and trace elements such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium. It is also rich in beneficial amino acids (especially glutamic acid), beta-glucans, and dietary fiber.
These nutritional benefits particularly benefit vegans and anyone following a diet low in animal products.
Additionally, it is free from gluten, soy, and sugar, making it an excellent dietary choice for individuals with sensitivities to certain foods. However, research shows that its nutrient content can benefit any diet.
These golden flakes are made from yeast similar to the strain used in brewing and baking but are deactivated in the final product. They can be added to almost all meals and snacks, supplying the body with proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Nutritional Benefits:
- Helps with physical fatigue
- Tones the muscular system and alleviates cramps due to its magnesium content
- Fights constipation and chronic diarrhea by improving gut flora
- Addresses chronic indigestion
- Helpful in regulating cholesterol levels
- Supports the nervous system due to its choline and B vitamin complex
- Has anti-inflammatory action in youthful acne and skin eczema
- Reduces hair loss
- Used as a dietary supplement in weight loss diets
- Positively affects mild forms of anemia due to its iron content
- Recent studies have explored the use of brewer's yeast in diabetic patients, showing up to a 30% reduction in blood sugar levels due to chromium, which is known to lower glucose levels in the blood. Vegetarians often choose brewer's yeast as a top dietary supplement since excluding meat can lead to a decrease in B vitamin levels.
With added vitamin B12, it is an excellent source of iron!
High in: Potassium, thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid.
Nutritional value per 100g:
- Energy (kJ / Kcal): 1625 / 388
- Protein: 51.1g
- Carbohydrates: 36.9g (of which sugars)
- Fat: 4.0g (of which saturated: 0.7g)
- Dietary Fiber: 22.0g
- Sodium: 0.07g
- B12: 44mcg
- Thiamine B1: 45mg
- Pantothenic Acid B5: 140mg
- Folate: 4400mcg
- Vitamin B6: 34mg
- Riboflavin B2: 18mg
- Zinc: 120mg
Contains no artificial preservatives, colorings, flavorings, or genetically modified organisms.
How to Use or Cook with Nutritional Yeast: Nutritional yeast is best not to be cooked, as it loses its properties when exposed to high temperatures. Ideally, you can sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons over almost any food as a seasoning, as its flavor resembles cheese. It's great with roasted potatoes, salads, vegetables, soups, and many more dishes.
You can mix it into savory sauces like béchamel instead of cheese. Add it at the end of a velouté soup or a chunky mashed potato to give a cheesy flavor.
Incorporate it into a sauce or vegetarian mince to help bind the mixture. Sprinkle nutritional yeast on pasta, risotto, roasted vegetables, fresh salads (instead of cheese in a vegetarian Caesar salad), or even warm homemade popcorn!
Just remember that in a recipe for four people, one or two tablespoons are sufficient to achieve the desired result.
Origin: Estonia
Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place (5°C – 15°C).
