Question about nutritional yeast

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Does anyone know what nutritional yeast is derived from?

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Google to the rescue!! Here's a website with a bunch of information

about Red Star nutritional yeast.

 

http://www.bulkfoods.com/yeast.htm

 

Here's the basic info, but the website has links and more info. Sorry

for the poor formatting - no time to fix it.

 

Red Star® nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein,

dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. Lesaffre Yeast

Corporation derives its primary grown nutritional yeast from

pure strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae grown on mixtures of cane

and beet molasses. After the fermentation process is completed the

yeast is harvested, thoroughly washed, pasteruized, and dried

on roller drum dryers. The special growth medium and unique

drying process are the secrets to the exceptional performance

and flavor of Red Star® nutritional yeast.

 

Red Star® nutritional yeast is grown specifically for its

nutritive value. In addition to protein, dietary fiber,

vitamins and minerals, it contains additional functional and

beneficial components such as beta-1,3 glucan, trehalose,

mannan and glutathione. Studies have show that these components

have potential health benefits such as, improved immune

response, reduction of cholesterol, and anti-cancer properties. Red

Star® nutritional yeast is not made from by-products of

breweries, distilleries or paper mills. Red Star®

nutritional yeast is not a genetically modified organism (GMO).

Red Star® nutritional yeast contains no added sugars or

preservatives. Best when stored in a cool, dry place.

 

B-Complex Vitamins

 

The B-complex vitamins are essential to the wellness of body,

mind, and spirit. Thiamin (B1) deficiency can lead to

hand and foot numbness as well as damage to the central nervous

system. Vegetarians, diabetics, and women taking birth control

pills are highly susceptible to Riboflavin (B2) deficiency.

Niacin (B3). Pyridoxine (B6) is needed for the production of antibodies

and red blood cells, and promotes a normal functioning nervous

and musculoskeletal system. Cyanocobalamin (B12) helps

prevent nerve damage and anemia, aids in cell and blood

formation, proper digestion, fertility and growth. This vitamin

is also helpful during pregnancy and lactation. Vegetarians and

immune compromised individuals are the most at risk of vitamin B12

deficiency.

 

History of Yeast

 

Yeast belongs to the same family as edible mushrooms and the

beneficial organisms used for medical and veterinary use. It

may be considered man¹s oldest industrial micro-organism. With

the invention of the microscope, it became possible to isolate

yeast in pure culture form. The pioneering scientific work of

Louis Pasteur in the late 1860’s has resulted in the ability

today to commercially produce baker’s yeast, wine yeast, and

nutritional yeast. LesaffreYeast Corporation has been delivering

consistent high quality yeast products for over 100 years. For more

than 50 of those years, the company has been manufacturing

primary grown nutritional yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ),

grown specifically for its nutritional value. The result has

been a high quality product containing protein composed of

essential and non-essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.

 

Types of Yeast

 

Nutritional yeast Vegetarian Support Formula™ by Red Star®

(Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is a primary grown nutritional yeast

grown specifically for nutritional benefits. 

 

Active dry yeast is made from cream yeast. It is a raising

agent used in baked goods.

 

Brewers yeast , is a bitter by-product of the brewing

industry that has a high nutritional profile, but typically not

as high as Red Star®  Nutritional Yeast which is grown for

maximized nutritional benefits.

 

Torula yeast (Pichia jadinii), is a by-product of the

paper mill waste streams obtained by growing Pichia jadinii on

wood sugars.

 

Dairy yeast, or whey yeast (Kluyveromyce marxianus), is

obtained by growing Kluyveromyce marxianus using cheese whey or

whey permeate.

 

Candida yeast infection (Candida Albicans) is a body yeast

infection. Red Star®’s nutritional yeast (Saccharomyces

cerevisiae) is not found to be a cause of yeast or candida

infections.

 

Wine Yeast (Saccharomyces fermentati) is used in fermenting

grapes into wine.

 

Nutritional Yeast

 

Red Star® Yeast is a premier manufacturer of nutritional yeast

products. We have over 50 years of extensive experience in the

development and production of nutritional yeast. Our ongoing

commitment to innovation, quality, and service has resulted in

making Red Star® the largest manufacturer of yeast products in

North America!

 

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