Nutritional Yeast Flakes – 200 g
A 100% natural product, suitable for seasoning various dishes, to enrich and diversify a healthy diet with additional beneficial nutrients.
Nutritional yeast is produced through high-temperature thermal processing of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast, rendering it inactive and unable to ferment. The yeast is fed with molasses (a sweet substance derived from sugarcane or sugar beet).
Nutritional yeast flakes cannot be used for baking but are a tasty and nutritious seasoning with a yellow-orange color, characteristic cheesy aroma, and dry nutty flavor.
Composition and Beneficial Properties
- Rich in Vitamins: Vitamin B12, folic acid (B9), thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7);
- Micro and macro elements: sodium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, chromium, selenium, manganese, molybdenum;
- All 9 essential amino acids;
- Plant proteins;
- Beta-glucan (soluble fibers);
- Glutathione;
- Nucleotides.
Nutritional yeast contains no sugar, gluten, or dairy products, making it popular among vegetarians and vegans, as well as those who need to limit these products for health reasons.
Health Benefits from Consumption
- Improves digestion.
- Reduces levels of bad cholesterol in the blood.
- Supports heart health and proper nervous system function.
- Detoxifies the body through antioxidants.
- Controls inflammatory processes.
- Maintains healthy skin, hair, and nails.
- Enhances body defenses and the immune system.
- Protects cells and the body from premature aging.
- Easily and fully absorbed by the body.
In Asian cuisine, nutritional yeast is known for the "umami" flavor, a taste that is not fully defined, simultaneously sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. Nutritional yeast flakes are widely used as a seasoning in various dishes: salads, sauces, dressings, smoothies, soups, mashed potatoes, spaghetti, homemade crackers, and more.
Warning! Nutritional yeast flakes are a valuable and beneficial supplement. However, in some cases, side effects may occur during use.
Percentage of nutrients (per 100 g):
- Energy: 1428 kJ / 342 kcal
- Fat: 4.2 g
- Saturated fat: 0.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.5 g
- Sugar: 15.6 g
- Proteins: 46.4 g
- Fiber: 21.7 g
- Salt: 0.09 g
- Biotin: 30 µg (60%)
- Vitamin B1: 3 mg (273%)
- Vitamin B12: 1425 µg (713%)
- Vitamin B6: 2 mg (429%)
- Vitamin B3: 7 mg (231%)
- Vitamin B5: 10 mg (167%)
- Vitamin B6: 3 mg (214%)
Suitable for vegans.
Recommended Use: Can be used as an additional supplement in muesli, smoothies, or juices. Adds a spicy flavor to pasta, roasted vegetables, and salads. It can also be used as a cheese substitute.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place!
Shelf life and batch number: Indicated on the packaging.
Manufacturer: Mattisson Healthstyle, Netherlands
Dimensions
- Type
- Nutritional Yeast
- Package
- 1 pcs
Dietary Preferences
- Organic Product
- No
- Gluten Free
- No
- Vegan
- No
Additional Specifications
- Type
- Powder
- Powder
- Yes
Quantity
- Weight
- 200 gr
Important information
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