Nutritional yeast flakes - 200 g
Pure natural product, suitable for flavoring various dishes, for supplementing and diversifying the diet for healthy eating with even more useful nutrients.
Strengthens the immune system, tones and energizes, rejuvenates.
Nutritional yeast is produced by high-temperature heat treatment of the yeast Saccharomyces ceresiae. As a result of this method, it becomes inactive, it cannot ferment. The yeast itself is fed on molasses (a sweet medium from sugar cane or sugar beet).
Unlike baker's and brewer's yeast, dry flaked nutritional yeast cannot be used for baking. But it is a tasty and nutritious spice. It has a yellow-orange color, the characteristic aroma of cheese and an aftertaste of nuts.
Nutritional yeast - composition and beneficial properties
Nutritional yeast is an abundance of useful substances. Some of them are very valuable because they cannot be synthesized in the body and must be obtained additionally through food or supplements, such as vitamin B12, proteins and essential amino acids.
The composition of dry yeast flakes includes:
- B group vitamins – cobalamin (vitamin B12), folic acid (B9), thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyrodoxine (B6), biotin (B7);
- micro- and macroelements: sodium, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, chromium, selenium, manganese, molybdenum;
- all 9 essential amino acids;
- vegetable proteins;
- beta-glucan (soluble fiber);
- glutathione;
- nucleotides.
Dry yeast does not contain sugar, gluten and dairy products, which makes it popular among vegetarians and vegans, as well as for all those who are forced to limit their consumption of these products for health reasons.
Health benefits of intake
Nutritional yeast has been proven to have numerous health benefits for human health.
- Improving digestion.
- Reducing the level of bad cholesterol in the blood.
- Cares for the health of the heart, for the good functioning of the nervous system.
- Purification of the body from harmful toxins by means of the antioxidants included in its composition.
- Mastering the inflammatory processes in the body.
- Maintaining the good health condition of the skin, hair and nails.
- Strengthening the body's defenses and the immune system.
- Protection of cells and the body from premature aging.
- It is easily and fully absorbed by the body.
In Asian cuisine, nutritional yeast is known for its "umami" flavor. This is the so-called "fifth" taste - completely undefined, simultaneously sweet, salty, sour, bitter. Therefore, dry yeast in flakes has a very wide application in cooking as a seasoning for various dishes: salads, sauces, dressings, smoothies, soups, mashed potatoes, spaghetti, homemade crackers, etc.
Attention!
Flaked nutritional yeast is a valuable and beneficial supplement. But in some cases, during its use, some of its side effects may appear.
- Dry yeast flakes are low in calories. But it has a large amount of fiber in its composition. Excessive use of yeast can lead to discomfort, cramps and pain in the abdominal area.
- Headache, Migraine Attacks - Due to tyramine, a compound derived from the amino acid tyrosine, which occurs naturally in nutritional yeast.
- Redness of the skin of the face, burning sensation, itching - occurs after taking a large amount of yeast and is due to niacin, also known as vitamin B3.
- Individual intolerance to yeast.
| Nutritional values: |
In 100 g: |
NRV%*: |
Energy |
1428 kJ/342 kCal |
** |
Fats |
4.2 g |
** |
Saturated fat |
0.6 g |
** |
Carbohydrates |
18.5 g |
** |
Sugars |
15.6 g |
** |
Proteins |
46.4 g |
** |
Fibers |
21.7 g |
** |
Salt |
0.09 g |
** |
Biotin |
30 µg |
60% |
Vitamin B1 |
3 mg |
273% |
Vitamin B11 |
1425 µg |
713% |
Vitamin B2 |
6 mg |
429% |
Vitamin B3 |
37 mg |
231% |
Vitamin B5 |
10 mg |
167% |
Vitamin B6 |
3 mg |
214% |
Suitable for vegans.
Recommendations for use: Can be used as an additional additive in muesli, smoothies or juices. Adds a spicy flavor to pasta, grilled vegetables and salads. It can also be used as a substitute for cheese.
Storage : In a cool and dry place!
Expiry date and batch : Marked on the package.
Manufacturer : Mattisson Healthstyle, Netherlands
