Raw Food and Nutritional Yeast
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Nutritional Yeast…what the heck is that stuff?
Nutritional yeast is used in both vegan food and raw food preparation. It is not raw but what is it and why is it used so much? Nutritional yeast is used for both it’s nutritional benefits and its taste. As a supplement to recipes, it gives that “cheesy” flavor that eludes us in a vegan diet.
Nutritional Yeast should not be confused with brewers yeast. It is a deactivated yeast that is grown on sugar cane juice and beet molasses in a carefully controlled environment. It is harvested, washed and dried before packaging. Nutritional Yeast is a good source of B vitamins and some nutritional yeasts are fortified with B12. Containing 18 amino acids, it is also a complete protein. There are an amazing 8 grams of protein in one and a half tablespoons.
Nutritional yeast is produced specifically for the nutritional benefits that it provides. It also provides a great taste. Cheesy and nutty, it brings a depth of flavor to our raw food recipes. Note it is not raw as it has to be pasturized to kill the yeast. But it is a healthy, nutritious, supplement. it is a favorite ingredient in Rawmazing’s Kale Chips.
Joseph wrote on January 21, 2013
Will it make the food rise in the dehydrator ?
Susan wrote on January 22, 2013
No, nutritional yeast is a dead yeast. It is only used for flavoring.
Rheana wrote on December 9, 2011
Even though it’s been deactivated through pasteurization, I am highly allergic to it. I also have had a rough history with candida, and need to remain fungus free in my diet. This includes kombucha and other pasteurized products. I do fine with probiotics, though. I would caution anyone who has a sensitivity to fungi to be careful when using yeast.
FYI- you can get a somewhat cheesy flavor in nut cheeses with just lemon juice, a pinch of salt and some garlic. Mock tunas, the same, but use kelp for a more fishy flavor. It can still come out quite delicious without the yeast!
Raw Blessings
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Dr G. L. Rao wrote on October 10, 2010
Can any one offer a detailed listing of all the protein, minerals and vitamins by weight in nutritional yeast please. Fears are expressed about msg in nutritional yeast. Is msg produced during the process of fermentation for nutritional yeast or is it added to nutritional yeast for enhancing flavour after it is manufactured?
Susan wrote on October 10, 2010
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutritional_yeast
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/custom/1323565/2
Joanna wrote on July 22, 2010
How can you have 8 g of protein in nutritional yeast, if a tablespoon is probably less than 8 grams? It seems to me that the 8 g of protein can be found in a quarter of a cup, not a single tablespoon…
Susan wrote on July 22, 2010
There are 14 grams of protein in one ounce of nutritional yeast. An ounce measures out to be about 1/3 cup. So, it is probably closer to 1.5 tablespoons.
Charlotte wrote on July 21, 2010
Do you know where I can buy nutritional yeast within EU?
Katrinia Rindsberg wrote on January 27, 2015
Most health food shops carry it.
Elizabeth wrote on July 17, 2010
I always have a small amount in the pantry. It is so easy to have it on hand for those few raw recipes that call for it. Now that I have my dehydrator I get to make raw kale chips!!!! I am soooo excited. I am a kale addict! Did I mention that I love my new dehydrator??
Peace and Raw Green Health.
Elizabeth
Brenda wrote on July 16, 2010
This is interesting. I’ve been curious about nutritional yeast lately. Just debating with myself if it is the best source of the nutrients it offers, for me personally, being that it is not a raw food.