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Nutritional Yeast

What is Nutritional Yeast?

Baking yeast, the kind that makes bread rise, has a non-reactive by product which is called nutritional yeast.  The nick-name is actually “nooch”.

Why use it?

1. The number one reason to use it is that it tastes great.  I don’t mean a little good, I mean it tastes and melts really well adding a savory to your dish that is similar to cheese.
2. It is extremely packed with nutrition, thus the name.

Bragg Nutritional Yeast, 1Tablespoon Serving

          180% Daily value of B1 (Thiamine)

          160% Daily value of B2 (Riboflavin)

70% Daily Value B3 (Niacin)

140% Daily Value B6 (Pyridoxine)

40% Daily Value Folic Acid

40% Daily Value B12

3 grams protein

1gram fiber

*Any B12 is a fortified added ingredient as it does not naturally come in this by product of baker’s yeast.

How to use it?

The top, most used ways to incorporate this into your diet are as follows.

1. Savory additive to pasta or meat alternative dishes.
2. Raw by sprinkling into smoothies and salads
3. Vegan dishes to replicate cheese such as nacho dip and mac and cheese

Where to find it in your grocery store?

The bulk bin or in the spice isle. Bragg Nutritional Yeast Seasoning