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Nutritional Yeast
100g
High in protein and a source of vitamin B12. Free from gluten, additives and preservatives, our nutritional yeast brings a distinctive flavour to your recipes while adding to their nutritional value.
Where to BuyIngredients
- Inactive Nutritional Yeast (Fortified with Vitamin B12)
Nutrition Facts
per 100g
- Energy
- 365 kcal
- Protein
- 45 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 24 g
What Is Nutritional Yeast?
Nutritional yeast is a yeast that has been cultured, dried and then deactivated with heat. That "inactive" part matters: the yeast is no longer alive, so it will not raise dough or ferment anything. What is left is pure flavour — golden flakes or a fine powder, a seasoning you can eat straight from the spoon.
The taste is most often compared to aged cheese: salty, slightly nutty, strongly umami. That is why it is known in plant-based cooking as the ingredient that stands in for cheese. VitaVegantis Nutritional Yeast is fortified with vitamin B12 and contains no gluten.
How to Use Nutritional Yeast
It does not need cooking — most of the time it works best sprinkled on after the food reaches the plate.
- Over pasta and risotto: Sprinkle a tablespoon or two in place of grated cheese. The aroma opens up straight away on a hot dish.
- In a vegan cheese sauce: Add it to a béchamel made with plant milk, flour and oil; the sauce takes on a cheesy taste and colour.
- On popcorn and salads: Sprinkle it on hot popcorn with a little olive oil. It also goes straight onto salads and avocado toast.
- In soups and sauces: A spoonful in lentil soup, a vegetable sauté or a salad dressing brings out the savoury depth of the dish.
It is a seasoning, so the amount is up to you — start with a spoonful and build from there.
Nutrition and Ingredients
Each 100 grams contains 45 g of protein, 365 kcal, 5 g of fat and 24 g of carbohydrates, plus 22 g of fibre. The product is fortified with vitamin B12, at 46 µg per 100 grams. These figures are per 100 grams — nutritional yeast is a seasoning, so a serving is usually a tablespoon or two.
The ingredients list is a single line: inactive nutritional yeast fortified with vitamin B12. There are no other additives, salt, flavourings or fillers. The product is vegan and contains no gluten.
Storage: keep it in a dry place, away from sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is nutritional yeast?
It is a yeast that has been cultured, dried and then deactivated with heat. It is sold as golden flakes or a fine powder and is sprinkled directly onto food. The taste resembles aged cheese: salty, slightly nutty and umami.
Is nutritional yeast the same as baker's yeast?
No. Baker's yeast is alive and is used to raise dough. Nutritional yeast is inactive: it will not raise dough or ferment anything. It is a seasoning, not a leavening agent — it cannot replace baker's yeast in a bread recipe.
What does nutritional yeast taste like?
It is salty, slightly nutty and strongly umami — most often compared to aged cheese. That is why it is so often used in place of grated cheese in plant-based cooking.
Is nutritional yeast gluten-free?
VitaVegantis Nutritional Yeast contains no gluten. Its ingredients list is a single line: inactive nutritional yeast fortified with vitamin B12.
How do you use nutritional yeast?
No cooking needed. Sprinkle it straight onto pasta, risotto, soup, sautéed vegetables, salads and popcorn, or stir it into a plant-milk béchamel to make a vegan cheese sauce. The simplest approach is to start with a spoonful and adjust to taste.
How much protein does nutritional yeast contain?
Each 100 grams contains 45 g of protein. Nutritional yeast is a seasoning, so a serving is usually a tablespoon or two.
How many calories are in nutritional yeast?
There are 365 kcal per 100 grams, along with 5 g of fat, 24 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fibre.
How should nutritional yeast be stored?
VitaVegantis Nutritional Yeast should be stored in a dry place, away from sunlight.
Where can I buy VitaVegantis Nutritional Yeast?
You can find it at partner shops and stockists across Türkiye. See our sales points page for the current list. Where to buy →
