Nutritional yeast flakes
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Nutritional yeast flakes

100 capsules

Inactive food-grade yeast as a convenient nutritional ingredient.

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About the ingredients

Nutritional yeast is made from inactivated Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The yeast used for these flakes is grown on rice. This is a food-derived fungal ingredient with naturally occurring protein and yeast-cell components. The inactive form is the characteristic feature of nutritional yeast.

In food, nutritional yeast is valued as a savoury ingredient; in capsules, it offers a convenient way to include a small portion in an adult supplement routine. Its nutritional contribution depends on the actual serving and composition. Some nutritional yeasts are fortified with vitamin B12, so the nutrient label matters when selecting a product for a specific dietary need.

When it is used

A food-derived ingredient for a varied supplement routine.

Convenient inclusion of inactive nutritional yeast.

Nutrition planning based on the actual serving and nutrient composition.

Ingredients

Inactive Saccharomyces cerevisiae flakes; gelatin capsule.

Use and precautions

Avoid with yeast allergy; stop if digestive intolerance develops.

Verify labelled B12 content when choosing a reliable source of that vitamin.

The gelatin capsule is unsuitable for a vegan diet.

Further reading

NIH ODS — Vitamin B12

NCCIH — Using Dietary Supplements Wisely

Storage

Store in a closed container at room temperature, protected from sunlight.