nutritional yeast
noun
plural nutritional yeasts
: a deactivated yeast (such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae) used in powdered or flake form as a flavoring or condiment
Nutritional yeast is not a byproduct; it's grown specifically for dietary supplement use and has a better taste and nutritional profile than brewer's yeast (some brands are good sources of B-12). Its pleasant nutty-cheesy flavor makes it appealing to vegetarians—as a topping for popcorn, for example.—
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To elevate the flavor, try seasoning the legumes with a combo of garlic powder and nutritional yeast (Nielsen’s favorite), adobo, or Old Bay.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Sep. 2024
The mature audience member makes popcorn on the stove and seasons it with olive oil, salt, a pinch of paprika, and nutritional yeast.
—Sarah Garfinkel, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2024
At night, the nutritional yeast can add a cheesy, umami flavor to foods while also being a good source of B vitamins.
—Roxana Ehsani, Health, 31 July 2024
The haul includes avocados, Jicama wraps, some frozen meals, berries, a salad bag, canned eggplant, vegan sausages, nutritional yeast, peanut butter, and some fruit ($52.31).
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 3 July 2024
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Sep. 2024
The mature audience member makes popcorn on the stove and seasons it with olive oil, salt, a pinch of paprika, and nutritional yeast.
—Sarah Garfinkel, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2024
At night, the nutritional yeast can add a cheesy, umami flavor to foods while also being a good source of B vitamins.
—Roxana Ehsani, Health, 31 July 2024
The haul includes avocados, Jicama wraps, some frozen meals, berries, a salad bag, canned eggplant, vegan sausages, nutritional yeast, peanut butter, and some fruit ($52.31).
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 3 July 2024
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“Nutritional yeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritional%20yeast. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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