Just 1 tablespoon (11 grams) of nutritional yeast flakes may provide over 38 mg of niacin. That’s more than double the daily value for both men and women ( 1, 11). Nutritional yeast is a complete vegan protein: Each serving contains just 17kcal, with 1.1g of fibre and 2.6g of protein. Brewer’s yeast. Brewer’s yeast is used to brew beer. The dead yeast cells left over from the brewing process can be taken as a nutritional supplement, but they taste very bitter. What else is nutritional yeast used for? We’ve listed the basics, but for more detail on how exactly to use it, read on for some ideas. From sprinkling it on your beans on toast and dusting it on fresh popcorn, to cooking up a vegan ‘cheesy’ sauce for pasta, nutritional yeast is super versatile as well as good for you.

Nutritional yeast has gained in popularity over the years alongside the rise of vegetarianism and veganism in the UK.Facial flushing caused by nutritional yeast most likely wouldn’t occur after consuming only a few servings. It’s more typical after ingesting very large doses.

Make a white sauce by frying some flour in a little oil and then slowly stirring in soya milk until you have a smooth mixture. Add salt and pepper and then some nooch to give it a cheesy flavour. You can use the sauce when making lasagna. Marigold’s glorious Engevita yeast flakes with B12 provide a rich source of protein and fibre, as well as B vitamins and minerals. It is a natural food grown on organic beet molasses. Delicious dissolved in water, milk, fruit/vegetable juices or sprinkled on soups stews and casseroles and cereals to enhance their flavour. Marigold Engevita yeast flakes with B12 are also vegan and gluten free.Bio-Engevita ® has a savory, bready, nutty flavor and is available in different toasting grades. It is designed to be used in organic seasonings, vegetarian and vegan food, meat products or just as is to sprinkle on salads or muesli.