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Nutritional Yeast Flakes – Vegetarian Support Formula
Nutritional Yeast contains a high concentration of the B-complex vitamins, keys to a healthy life. These vitamins are know to help persons suffering from various nervous disorders, depression, stress and anxiety, as well as those dealing with migraines, asthma, anemia, allergies, and women suffering from candida and premenstrual tension, making nutritional yeast a valuable supplement for daily life. Nutritional yeast is also an excellent source of complex carbohydrates (beta-1, 3 glucan and mannan). These dietary fibers have been shown to have a positive relationship to decreased serum cholesterol. Gluthathione, an antioxidant also found in nutritional yeast, plays an important role in cellular defense mechanisms. Red Star's specific cultivation methods allow for the presence of these beneficial components. It is not a dairy yeast product, such as whey yeast, nor does it contain added sugars or preservatives. Nutritional yeast is best kept stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or in a cool dry place.
Nutritional Yeast Is:
* A terrific food supplement, providing nutrition, enhancing flavor, and adding taste to your favorite meals and drinks.
* An excellent source of protein, containing essential and non-essential amino acids.
* Rich in vitamins, especially the B-Complex vitamins.
* An excellent source of folic acid, which is important for formation, growth, and reproduction of red blood
cells.
* Grown specifically for its nutritional value.
* Grown exclusively on molasses.
* Naturally low in fat and salt.
* Kosher certified (excluding Passover).
* Best when stored in a cool, dry place.
Nutritional Yeast Is Not:
* Brewer's Yeast, a by-product of the brewing industry.
* Torula yeast, a by-product of the paper mill waste streams obtained by growing Pichia jadinii on wood
sugars.
* Dairy yeast, or whey yeast, which is obtained by growing Kluyveromyce marxianus using cheese whey or whey permeate.
* An active baking yeast.
* A genetically modified organism (gmo).
* A product containing added sugars or preservatives.
* A health concern. Lasaffre (Red Star and Saf) are not found to be a cause of yeast or candida infections.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 Heaping Tbsp (16g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Total Fat .83g 1%
Saturated Fat .21g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 5.12mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 7.2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8.34g 17%
Potassium 320mg 9%
Vitamin A 0% * Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1% * Iron 4%
Thiamin (B1) 640% * Riboflavin (B2) 565%
Niacin 280% * Vitamin (B6) 480%
Folic Acid 60% * Vitamin (B12) 133%
Biotin 7% * Pantothenic Acid
10%
Phosphorus 17% * Magnesium 5%
Zinc 21% * Selenium 32%
Copper 6% * Manganese 5%
Molybdenum 9% * Chromium <1%
History of Yeast
Yeast belongs to the same family as edible mushrooms and the beneficial organisms used for medical and
veterinary use. It may be considered man's oldest industrial microorganism. With the invention of the microscope, it became possible to isolate yeast in pure culture form. The pioneering scientific work of Louis Pasteur in the late 1860's has resulted in the ability today to commercially produce baker's yeast, wine yeast, and nutritional yeast. Red Star yeast has been delivery consistent high quality yeast products
for over 100 years. For more than 50 of those years, the company has been manufacturing primary grown
nutritional yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), grown specifically for its nutritional value.
