nutritional yeast

noun

plural nutritional yeasts

: a deactivated yeast (such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae) used in powdered or flake form as a flavoring or condiment

Nutritional yeast is not a byproduct; it's grown specifically for dietary supplement use and has a better taste and nutritional profile than brewer's yeast (some brands are good sources of B-12). Its pleasant nutty-cheesy flavor makes it appealing to vegetarians—as a topping for popcorn, for example.—

Andrew Weil

Examples of nutritional yeast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At night, the nutritional yeast can add a cheesy, umami flavor to foods while also being a good source of B vitamins. —

Roxana Ehsani, Health, 31 July 2024 The haul includes avocados, Jicama wraps, some frozen meals, berries, a salad bag, canned eggplant, vegan sausages, nutritional yeast, peanut butter, and some fruit ($52.31). —

R29 Team, refinery29.com, 3 July 2024 Try this tofu ground beef recipe, seasoned with chili powder, garlic, onion, smoked paprika and nutritional yeast. —

Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024 Soy sauce is also used with tofu and nutritional yeast can add a cheesy flavor and crunch. —

Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nutritional yeast

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Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nutritional yeast was in 1943

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