Guest guest Report post Posted November 5, 2006 I just sprinkled some on my cat's food and boy did he like it - even on top of oatmeal!! This cat also goes nuts trying to get his vitamin bottle open though. cheryl --- Spectrum <spectrum wrote: > I'd say that it's both. It's a good way for > vegetarians to get vitamin > B-12 and it is flavorful. I notice sort of a cheese > type of taste. > > Accoring to this link, > http://www.bulkfoods.com/yeast.htm it also is > high in protein and folic acid. > > Angela > > > A lot of recipes call for nutritional yeast. Is > it a health food? > > Flavoring agent? I'd like to know more about it > and how it is used. > > I'm particularly interested in the recently > posted Vegan Gravy and was > > wondering if the nutritional yeast is giving it a > traditional gravy > > taste. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 5, 2006 Hi Lucy, Nutritional yeast is deactivated yeast & has lots of B vitamins. It has a tangy, cheesy taste and is good in salad dressings and on popcorn & lots of ways. I think it gives this gravy a little tang, and combined with the soy sauce, it tends more toward the beef gravy taste (according to my sweet omni hubby). Hope that helps, Peace, Diane From A Cook's Thesaurus (a great site): http://www.foodsubs.com/LeavenYeast.html nutritional yeast Equivalents: 1 tablespoon powdered = 2 tablespoons flakes Notes: This nutritional supplement has a pleasant nutty-cheesy flavor and is packed with protein and B vitamins. It comes in flakes or powder and is popular with vegans and health buffs who use it to make cheese substitutes, gravies, and many other dishes. It's also a great topping for popcorn. Nutritional yeast is very similar to brewer's yeast, which is also used as a nutritional supplement and is made from the same strain of yeast. The difference is that brewer's yeast is a by-product of beer production and retains some of the bitter flavor of hops. Don't confuse nutritional yeast, which is deactivated, with active forms of yeast, like the kinds bakers, brewers, and winemakers use. If you eat them, active yeasts will continue to grow in your intestine, robbing your body of valuable nutrients. Look for nutritional yeast at health food stores. Get fortified nutritional yeast if you're taking it as a source of vitamin B12. Substitutes: brewer's yeast (inferior flavor, darker color) OR Parmesan cheese (as a condiment; higher in fat, less nutritious) OR wheat germ (works well in baked goods or sprinkled on cereals) OR yeast extract , " lucyashes " <lucyashes wrote: > > A lot of recipes call for nutritional yeast. Is it a health food? > Flavoring agent? I'd like to know more about it and how it is used. > I'm particularly interested in the recently posted Vegan Gravy and was > wondering if the nutritional yeast is giving it a traditional gravy > taste. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 6, 2006 and it's good sprinkled over rice, popcorn and even a baked potato. Isis , " strayfeather1 " <otherbox2001 wrote: > > Hi Lucy, > > Nutritional yeast is deactivated yeast & has lots of B vitamins. It > has a tangy, cheesy taste and is good in salad dressings and on > popcorn & lots of ways. I think it gives this gravy a little tang, > and combined with the soy sauce, it tends more toward the beef gravy > taste (according to my sweet omni hubby). > > Hope that helps, > Peace, > Diane > > From A Cook's Thesaurus (a great site): > http://www.foodsubs.com/LeavenYeast.html > > nutritional yeast > Equivalents: 1 tablespoon powdered = 2 tablespoons flakes Notes: > This nutritional supplement has a pleasant nutty-cheesy flavor and is > packed with protein and B vitamins. It comes in flakes or powder and > is popular with vegans and health buffs who use it to make cheese > substitutes, gravies, and many other dishes. It's also a great > topping for popcorn. Nutritional yeast is very similar to brewer's > yeast, which is also used as a nutritional supplement and is made from > the same strain of yeast. The difference is that brewer's yeast is a > by-product of beer production and retains some of the bitter flavor of > hops. Don't confuse nutritional yeast, which is deactivated, with > active forms of yeast, like the kinds bakers, brewers, and winemakers > use. If you eat them, active yeasts will continue to grow in your > intestine, robbing your body of valuable nutrients. Look for > nutritional yeast at health food stores. Get fortified nutritional > yeast if you're taking it as a source of vitamin B12. Substitutes: > brewer's yeast (inferior flavor, darker color) OR Parmesan cheese (as > a condiment; higher in fat, less nutritious) OR wheat germ (works well > in baked goods or sprinkled on cereals) OR yeast extract > > , " lucyashes " <lucyashes@> > wrote: > > > > A lot of recipes call for nutritional yeast. Is it a health food? > > Flavoring agent? I'd like to know more about it and how it is used. > > I'm particularly interested in the recently posted Vegan Gravy and was > > wondering if the nutritional yeast is giving it a traditional gravy > > taste. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 6, 2006 I sprinkle it on my salad. But, I put everything on my salad! Sue ---- strayfeather1 11/5/2006 11:59:02 PM Re: Nutritional Yeast Hi Lucy, Nutritional yeast is deactivated yeast & has lots of B vitamins. It has a tangy, cheesy taste and is good in salad dressings and on popcorn & lots of ways. I think it gives this gravy a little tang, and combined with the soy sauce, it tends more toward the beef gravy taste (according to my sweet omni hubby). Hope that helps, Peace, Diane From A Cook's Thesaurus (a great site): http://www.foodsubs.com/LeavenYeast.html nutritional yeast Equivalents: 1 tablespoon powdered = 2 tablespoons flakes Notes: This nutritional supplement has a pleasant nutty-cheesy flavor and is packed with protein and B vitamins. It comes in flakes or powder and is popular with vegans and health buffs who use it to make cheese substitutes, gravies, and many other dishes. It's also a great topping for popcorn. Nutritional yeast is very similar to brewer's yeast, which is also used as a nutritional supplement and is made from the same strain of yeast. The difference is that brewer's yeast is a by-product of beer production and retains some of the bitter flavor of hops. Don't confuse nutritional yeast, which is deactivated, with active forms of yeast, like the kinds bakers, brewers, and winemakers use. If you eat them, active yeasts will continue to grow in your intestine, robbing your body of valuable nutrients. Look for nutritional yeast at health food stores. Get fortified nutritional yeast if you're taking it as a source of vitamin B12. Substitutes: brewer's yeast (inferior flavor, darker color) OR Parmesan cheese (as a condiment; higher in fat, less nutritious) OR wheat germ (works well in baked goods or sprinkled on cereals) OR yeast extract , " lucyashes " <lucyashes wrote: > > A lot of recipes call for nutritional yeast. Is it a health food? > Flavoring agent? I'd like to know more about it and how it is used. > I'm particularly interested in the recently posted Vegan Gravy and was > wondering if the nutritional yeast is giving it a traditional gravy > taste. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 8, 2006 i guess it's similar to our vegemite that we love here in australia, well most of us love it anyway!! i ADORE it, and add it to casseroles, soups, whatever really, just for an extra flavour punch! of course most non-aussies i've ever met think it's revoulting!! LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 20, 2006 Hi! Well, I don't know if you're vegan or not but scrambled tofu calls for nutritional yeast and it's delicious. Here's the recipe and the link (it's from Post Punk Kitchen) Ingredients 1 lb. extra firm tofu, drained and pressed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium chopped white onion (about a cup) 2 cups cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup nutritional yeast juice of 1/2 a lime 1 carrot (this is optional, I grate it in at the end, mostly for color) spice blend: 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon thyme, crushed with your fingers 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon tumeric 1 teaspoon salt Directions Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Saute onions 3 minutes, until softened. Add mushrooms, saute 5 minutes more. Add garlic, saute 2 minutes more. Add spice blend and mix it up for 15 seconds or so. Add 1/4 cup water and deglaze the pan, scrapingthe bottom to get all the garlic and spices. Crumble in tofu and mix well. Don't crush the tofu, just kind of lift it and mix it around. You want it to remain chunky. Let cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding splashes of water if necesary to keep it from sticking too much. Lower the heat a bit if you find that it is sticking. Add lime juice. Add nutritional yeast and mix it up. If it seems too dry add splashes of water. The moistness really depends on how much water the tofu was retaining before you added it. Grate the carrot into it and fold. Serve with guacamole and salsa and potatoes and toast and tempeh bacon. Then rub your tummy till well into the afternoon. Source: http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php? RecipeID=110 , " Rachel Lucas " <mommytogavin wrote: > > OK I bought some today, so what are your favorite things to do with it? > > > > ) Rachel ~ http://www.thelucastribe.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Yes, I do. It tastes kind of... cheesy. I am not a vegan, but it is very healthful. I made a vegan cauliflower potato soup last week and I used nutritional yeast in that. (It's a good recipe: http://shmooedfood.blogspot.com/2005/09/golden-cauliflower-soup.html ) Sharon kleelibby wrote: > > Does anyone cook with nutritional yeast? Any comments regarding the > taste? > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Thanks, Sharon , Sharon Zakhour <sharon.zakhour wrote: > > Yes, I do. It tastes kind of... cheesy. I am not a vegan, but it is > very healthful. I made a vegan cauliflower potato soup last week and I > used nutritional yeast in that. > > (It's a good recipe: > http://shmooedfood.blogspot.com/2005/09/golden-cauliflower- soup.html ) > > Sharon > > kleelibby wrote: > > > > Does anyone cook with nutritional yeast? Any comments regarding the > > taste? > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 16, 2007 I bought some to use in Helen's Spicy Millet - it may be in the files. GREAT stuff. Haven't used it elsewhere, tho. As I understand it, it makes things kind of cheesy? It's not really noticable as such in the recipe I mentioned. kleelibby <kleelibby wrote: Does anyone cook with nutritional yeast? Any comments regarding the taste? Thanks, Karen Recent Activity 18 New Members 3 New Files Visit Your Group Give Back for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Autos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 16, 2007 http://f1.grp.fs.com/v1/oBKtRTsJayzukZrCqWubmZ6xHajCkyqa6yOb8srEKPm7syndEpb\ scnzVYAAAPsvkbEbTdB2WALfWzaTCAurjf2lKNWExafsPbT-Q/%2A%20RECIPES/Main%20Meals%20a\ nd%20Side%20Dishes/Helen%27s%20Spicy%20Millet Yes, it's there under main meals & side dishes. Time for me to make some more. kleelibby <kleelibby wrote: Does anyone cook with nutritional yeast? Any comments regarding the taste? Thanks, Karen Recent Activity 18 New Members 3 New Files Visit Your Group Give Back for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Mail Beta. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Thank you Beth. , Beth Renzetti <elmothree2000 wrote: > > http://f1.grp.fs.com/v1/oBKtRTsJayzukZrCqWubmZ6xHajCkyqa6yOb8srE KPm7syndEpbscnzVYAAAPsvkbEbTdB2WALfWzaTCAurjf2lKNWExafsPbT-Q/%2A% 20RECIPES/Main%20Meals%20and%20Side%20Dishes/Helen%27s%20Spicy% 20Millet > > Yes, it's there under main meals & side dishes. Time for me to make some more. > > kleelibby <kleelibby wrote: > Does anyone cook with nutritional yeast? Any comments regarding the > taste? > Thanks, > Karen > > > Recent Activity > > 18 > New Members > > 3 > New Files > > Visit Your Group > Give Back > for Good > Get inspired > by a good cause. > > Y! Toolbar > Get it Free! > easy 1-click access > to your groups. > > > Start a group > in 3 easy steps. > Connect with others. > > > > . > > > > > > Beth > " The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference. " > -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. > > > > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > Try the free Mail Beta. > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 16, 2007 I am one of those people that likes just about anything and everything but I was VERY disappointed with the nutritional yeast that I bought. It was the Red Starr brand and everyone kept telling me that it would taste cheesey and I LOVE cheese.. I think that it tastes like grinding up vitamins and putting them in your food AND it smells like strong vitamins too. I was NOT impressed especailly after spending almost $8 on the jar. Every-so-often I give it a try just to give it another chance. I never use as much as the recipe calls for. NY is really a disappointment to me. Stef kleelibby <kleelibby wrote: Does anyone cook with nutritional yeast? Any comments regarding the taste? Thanks, Karen Argue not with dragons, for thou art crunchy and go well with brie. Now you can have a huge leap forward in email: get the new Mail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 16, 2007 you are very welcome! kleelibby <kleelibby wrote: Thank you Beth. , Beth Renzetti <elmothree2000 wrote: http://f1.grp.fs.com/v1/oBKtRTsJayzukZrCqWubmZ6xHajCkyqa6yOb8srEKPm7syndEpb\ scnzVYAAPsvkbEbTdB2WALfzaTCAurjf2lKNWExafsPbT-Q/%2A%20RECIPES/Main%20Meals%20and\ %20Side%20Dishes/Helen%27s%20Spicy%20Millet Recent Activity 18 New Members 3 New Files Visit Your Group Give Back for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 16, 2007 me thing happen to me. I bought it in bulk so I dont know the name of it. At first I thought I picked up brewer's yeast and went back and bought nutritional yeast it was so gross. My nutritionest thinks I should have 1 T a day and my kids 1 t. but it ruins the flavor. If anyone out there has a name brand to give out I would be thrilled. Steph Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 16, 2007 That's one ingredient I've yet to run across, so can't help you out there! Although now I'm curious about it... Cindi kleelibby <kleelibby wrote: Does anyone cook with nutritional yeast? Any comments regarding the taste? Thanks, Karen . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 16, 2007 I appreciate the nutritional yeast responses. I've had an unopened jar in the cupboard for months, and thought I should go ahead and try to use it. I'll report back with results , Beth Renzetti <elmothree2000 wrote: > > you are very welcome! > > kleelibby <kleelibby wrote: Thank you Beth. > > , Beth Renzetti > <elmothree2000@> wrote: > http://f1.grp.fs.com/v1/oBKtRTsJayzukZrCqWubmZ6xHajCkyqa6yOb8srE KPm7syndEpbscnzVYAAPsvkbEbTdB2WALfzaTCAurjf2lKNWExafsPbT-Q/%2A% 20RECIPES/Main%20Meals%20and%20Side%20Dishes/Helen%27s%20Spicy% 20Millet > > > Recent Activity > > 18 > New Members > > 3 > New Files > > Visit Your Group > Give Back > for Good > Get inspired > by a good cause. > > Y! Toolbar > Get it Free! > easy 1-click access > to your groups. > > > Start a group > in 3 easy steps. > Connect with others. > > > > . > > > > > > Beth > " The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference. " > -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. > > > > > > Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 16, 2007 I've tried it - it didn't seem cheesy-flavored, but gave the dish a yellow color, and the sauce was thick and creamy. The flavor was very heavy on the yeast... Debra Lee Thompson First Horizon Home Loan Corp Asset Recovery Database Analyst 214.441.5416 debrathompson On Behalf Of Cindi Tuesday, January 16, 2007 2:55 PM Re: Nutritional Yeast That's one ingredient I've yet to run across, so can't help you out there! Although now I'm curious about it... Cindi kleelibby <kleelibby <kleelibby%40webtv.net> > wrote: Does anyone cook with nutritional yeast? Any comments regarding the taste? Thanks, Karen .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2007 Absolutely! I highly recommend, and use daily, Lewis Labs brand Brewer's Yeast: http://www.lewis-labs.com/products/brewersyeast.htm I have only tried their powdered variety, but they also offer " buds " and flakes. -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog , Steph <mrswalp29 wrote: > > me thing happen to me. I bought it in bulk so I dont know the name of it. At first I thought I picked up brewer's yeast and went back and bought nutritional yeast it was so gross. My nutritionest thinks I should have 1 T a day and my kids 1 t. but it ruins the flavor. If anyone out there has a name brand to give out I would be thrilled. > Steph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2007 That's the brand I used to give my dog, until I found out brewer's yeast was on his list of allergens. Then I felt really bad for a little while. :-( I have to say neither myself or my partner ever tried it though...I remember it smelling kind of nutty. Cindi Erin <truepatriot wrote: Absolutely! I highly recommend, and use daily, Lewis Labs brand Brewer's Yeast: http://www.lewis-labs.com/products/brewersyeast.htm I have only tried their powdered variety, but they also offer " buds " and flakes. -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2007 But you're speaking now of Brewer's yeast - not Nutritional Yeast. It's different , " Erin " <truepatriot wrote: > > Absolutely! I highly recommend, and use > daily, Lewis Labs brand Brewer's Yeast: > > http://www.lewis-labs.com/products/brewersyeast.htm > > I have only tried their powdered variety, > but they also offer " buds " and flakes. > > > -Erin > www.zenpawn.com/vegblog > > > , Steph <mrswalp29@> > wrote: > > > > me thing happen to me. I bought it in bulk so I dont know the name > of it. At first I thought I picked up brewer's yeast and went back > and bought nutritional yeast it was so gross. My nutritionest thinks > I should have 1 T a day and my kids 1 t. but it ruins the flavor. If > anyone out there has a name brand to give out I would be thrilled. > > Steph > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2007 That's true, they are different. I have (and use) nutritional yeast, but I was interested in this brewer's yeast after reading their web page, so I requested a sample. (They have a page where you can request a free sample.) Sharon Pat wrote: > > But you're speaking now of Brewer's yeast - not Nutritional Yeast. > It's different > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2007 Oh OK How does it compare with Red Star Nutritional Yeast for the amount of B12? Or is that not available info (I'm not even sure I know it for RedStar, so . . . ) Love, Pat , Sharon Zakhour <sharon.zakhour wrote: > > That's true, they are different. I have (and use) nutritional yeast, > but I was interested in this brewer's yeast after reading their web > page, so I requested a sample. (They have a page where you can request > a free sample.) > > Sharon > > Pat wrote: > > > > But you're speaking now of Brewer's yeast - not Nutritional Yeast. > > It's different > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2007 I don't know. It was Erin who originally said he uses Brewer's yeast. I think they are very different beasts. I look forward to the sample. I also use the red star nutritional yeast. Sharon Pat wrote: > > Oh OK How does it compare with Red Star Nutritional Yeast for the > amount of B12? Or is > that not available info (I'm not even sure I know it for RedStar, so . > . . ) > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2007 I love the Red Star Nutritional Yeast - I use it in soups and stews and sauces and gravies and make a parmezan cheez sub with it and some other things. Awesome stuff! Great source of vitamin B 12 too, if anyone is concerned about that, but who cares too much when it's so tasty and so versatile Love, Pat , Sharon Zakhour <sharon.zakhour wrote: > > I don't know. It was Erin who originally said he uses Brewer's yeast. > I think they are very different beasts. I look forward to the sample. > I also use the red star nutritional yeast. > > Sharon > > Pat wrote: > > > > Oh OK How does it compare with Red Star Nutritional Yeast for the > > amount of B12? Or is > > that not available info (I'm not even sure I know it for RedStar, so . > > . . ) > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 17, 2007 Pat, so this yeast doesnt taste like beer? I bought some in bulk and no one will eat it. I should look into your brand Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
