nutritional yeast/brewers yeast Kim

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

 

They are not the same thing but you can still eat the brewer's yeast like you

would the nutritional yeast. Below is from the Cook's Thesaurus

http://www.foodsubs.com/

 

hth,

Diane

 

brewer's yeast Notes: This inactive yeast is rich in protein and B

vitamins, and it's used a nutritional supplement. It's a by-product of

beer-making, which gives it a slightly bitter flavor. If you object to the

bitterness, try nutritional yeast, which is made from the same yeast strain but

grown on molasses. It's more expensive but has a more pleasant flavor. You can

also buy debittered brewer's yeast. Brewer's yeast comes powdered (the most

potent form), in flakes (best for health shakes), and in tablets. Don't confuse

this 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. Substitutes: nutritional yeast

(better, nuttier flavor, lighter color) OR yeast extract

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

, " kimguest1 " <kimguest1 wrote:

>

> I thought i grabbed some nutritional yeast at the store today, but when i came

home, i saw that it said brewers yeast...is this the same thing? I've never used

nutritional yeast, and have no experience with it, but i see it in veg*n recipes

all the time, so i figured it was time to try it out.

> Hopefully i got the right stuff =)

> Thanks,

> ~Kim

>

[Guest guest]

[Default] On Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:41:37 -0000, " D "

<otherbox2001 wrote:

 

> Below is from the Cook's Thesaurus http://www.foodsubs.com/

 

That's a good site because it shows photos of each type. Thanks for

posting it.

 

Mary

[Guest guest]

Thanks everyone!

What I got (at WF )says brewers yeast in big letters, and right under

nutritional yeast, and on the side where the info is, it says its grown on beet

molasses. So I'm a little confused still...

I haven't opened it to taste it, because hopefully I can exchange it if it's not

the nutritional yeast that i want.

Can't wait to try it out tho. I have a vegan alfredo recipe that i hope will be

a hit with DH and kids =)

 

 

 

 

 

brewer's yeast Notes: This inactive yeast is rich in protein and B

vitamins, and it's used a nutritional supplement. It's a by-product of

beer-making, which gives it a slightly bitter flavor. If you object to the

bitterness, try nutritional yeast, which is made from the same yeast strain but

grown on molasses.

[Guest guest]

[Default] On Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:39:15 -0000, " kimguest1 "

<kimguest1 wrote:

 

>says brewers yeast in big letters

 

Brewer's yeast, in my limited experience, has always been a light brown,

toast color while nutritional yeast has been light golden, almost yellow

color.