Nutritional Yeast--

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What is nutritional yeast and is it different than yeast we use for

bread-baking?

Thanks!

Donna

Fat-Free Mushroom Gravy

1 cup water or vegetable broth

1 tblsp barley miso

1 Tblsp tamari

2 tblsp nutritional yeast

1/4 cup diced mushrooms

pepper to taste

1 tblsp arrowroot mixed with 1 tblsp water

Combine all ingredients except arrowroot in small saucepan; simmer for 5

minutes. Do not boil as this will kill the beneficial bacteria in miso.

Add arrowroot mixture a little at a time, stirring constantly until

thickened.

Use on meatloaf, potatoes, biscuits, etc.

[Guest guest]

> What is nutritional yeast and is it different than yeast we

> use for bread-baking?

Nutritional yeast

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia that anyone can edit

Nutritional yeast, similar to brewer's yeast, is a nutritional supplement

popular with vegans and the health conscious who use it as an ingredient in

recipes or simply as a condiment. It is a deactivated yeast.

It is an excellent source of protein and vitamins, especially the B-complex

vitamins. It is also naturally low in fat and sodium. Some brands of

nutritional yeast, though not all, also contain vitamin B12, which is rare

in non-animal sources.

Nutritional yeast has a nutty cheesy creamy flavor which makes it popular as

an ingredient in cheese substitutes. Another popular use is as a topping for

popcorn. Some progressive movie theaters are beginning to offer it along

with salt or cayenne pepper as popcorn condiments.

Though " nutritional yeast " usually refers to commercial products,

inadequately fed prisoners have used " home-grown " yeast to prevent vitamin

deficiency.