Question for the group : nutritional yeast flakes

[Guest guest]

Not a dumb question Karo; the only dumb question is one unasked

 

Nutritional yeast is deactivated yeast. Here's from Cook's Thesaurus (great

site - I use it all the time to find out what stuff is):

 

nutritional yeast Equivalents: 1 tablespoon powdered = 2 tablespoons flakes

Notes: This nutritional supplement has a pleasant nutty-cheesy flavor and is

packed with protein and B vitamins. It comes in flakes or powder and is popular

with vegans and health buffs who use it to make cheese substitutes, gravies, and

many other dishes. It's also a great topping for popcorn. Nutritional yeast is

very similar to brewer's yeast, which is also used as a nutritional supplement

and is made from the same strain of yeast. The difference is that brewer's

yeast is a by-product of beer production and retains some of the bitter flavor

of hops. Don't confuse nutritional yeast, which is deactivated, with active

forms of yeast, like the kinds bakers, brewers, and winemakers use. If you eat

them, active yeasts will continue to grow in your intestine, robbing your body

of valuable nutrients. Look for nutritional yeast at health food stores. Get

fortified nutritional yeast if you're taking it as a source of vitamin B12.

Substitutes: brewer's yeast (inferior flavor, darker color) OR Parmesan cheese

(as a condiment; higher in fat, less nutritious) OR wheat germ (works well in

baked goods or sprinkled on cereals) OR yeast extract

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Nutritional yeast is great on popcorn, makes a great faux caesar dressing & is

also good in gravies.

 

hth,

Peace,

Diane

 

, " Karen " <karogden2 wrote:

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> Dumb question, what is nutritional yeast flakes and why and how do I use it?

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> Karo

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> Puterwitch

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> few sprinkles of nutritional yeast flakes, yumz,

> chanda

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[Guest guest]

no vegetarian should be without it! LOL

here is the wikipedia info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutritional_yeast

blessings,

Chanda

 

Karen wrote:

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> Dumb question, what is nutritional yeast flakes and why and how do I

> use it?

> Karo

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[Guest guest]

Thank you Denise, I will get some from my local co-op and try it.

 

 

Karo

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I add it to pasta sauce.

[Guest guest]

I add it to sauces and stews. it lends a light cheesy flavor to

vegetables. mix in with some margerine and lemon juice it is great on

brussel sprouts!

blessings,

Chanda

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I bought some yeast at the local co-op yesterday, it was 5.39 a lb, seems

kind high in price. It does have a wonderful cheese taste, to bad I don't

have any popcorn. I will make the cheese and then the mac and cheese recipe.

 

How should I store the cheese once made and how long does it last?

Thanks

 

 

Karo

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akorman1960

5/12/2009 11:50:37 AM

 

Re: Question for the group : nutritional yeast

flakes

 

I add it to pasta sauce.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

5.39 is a great price. I pay 7.00 for a 12 oz canister.

Donna

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[Guest guest]

I use the nutritional yeast a lot and if you paid $5.39 for a whole pound I

think that was good. I pay $15 for a 22 oz. can. The yeast should be stored away

from light as that robs some of the B vitamins in it. Cooking also destroys most

of the B vitamins. Putting it on popcorn or using it sprinkled on spaghetti lets

you use it uncooked, though. It is a good source of protein and fiber, also.

I find sauces last about a week in the frig. It is also used in some seitan

recipes and I find it as an ingredient in lots of vegan recipes.

I think you will find many ways to use it, once you start experimenting.

Patt

[Guest guest]

True, somebody i know used it to make an awesome pie crust using yeast

flakes and ground flax seed, but she would not give me the recipe.

seriously.

Blessings,

Chanda

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> I think you will find many ways to use it, once you start experimenting.

> Patt

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