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.Andrew Weil

Examples of nutritional yeast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 See all Example Sentences for nutritional yeast 

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Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nutritional yeast was in 1943

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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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