Guest guest Report post Posted March 6, 2003 Hello all! I've tried to use the nutritional yeast but find it adds a " funky " flavor to my foods. I'm I the only one having this problem? Any suggestions? Namaste, Terri , Earthy Lady <earthylady_39> wrote: > > http://www.efn.org/~sundance/NutritionalYeast > > > If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere. > - Vincent Van Gogh > > > > Post your free ad now! Canada Personals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 6, 2003 >Terri wrote: >I've tried to use the nutritional yeast but find it adds a " funky " >flavor to my foods. I'm I the only one having this problem? Any >suggestions? don't eat it? :-) It has a strong, funky flavor that I absolutely love. I sprinkle it into soups and onto stir-frys. However, if it tastes nasty to you, there's no particular reason to eat it. You can get your protein and B vitamins elsewhere. Susan -- --------- Check out an excerpt of my historical novel " Jubilee, " which will be released April 17: http://members.cox.net/sbcogan/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 7, 2003 , Susan Cogan <susan- brassfield@o...> wrote: > >Terri wrote: > >I've tried to use the nutritional yeast but find it adds a " funky " > >flavor to my foods. I'm I the only one having this problem? Any > >suggestions? > > don't eat it? :-) > > It has a strong, funky flavor that I absolutely love. I sprinkle it > into soups and onto stir-frys. However, if it tastes nasty to you, > there's no particular reason to eat it. You can get your protein and > B vitamins elsewhere. > > Susan > -- > --------- > Check out an excerpt of my historical novel > " Jubilee, " which will be released April 17: > http://members.cox.net/sbcogan/ Maybe I'll try it again. It's been a while and some of the recipes called for a substantial amount, maybe I could try and cut back as well? Thanks for the input! ;-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 7, 2003 At 12:34 AM 3/7/03 +0000, you wrote: > , Susan Cogan <susan- >brassfield@o...> wrote: > > >Terri wrote: > > >I've tried to use the nutritional yeast but find it adds a " funky " > > >flavor to my foods. I'm I the only one having this problem? Any > > >suggestions? > > > > don't eat it? :-) > > > > It has a strong, funky flavor that I absolutely love. I sprinkle it > > into soups and onto stir-frys. However, if it tastes nasty to you, > > there's no particular reason to eat it. You can get your protein >and > > B vitamins elsewhere. >Maybe I'll try it again. It's been a while and some of the recipes >called for a substantial amount, maybe I could try and cut back as >well? Thanks for the input! ;-D heavens yes! I *sprinkle* it, maybe no more than a tablespoon or two. Also try the flakes rather than the powder. I seem to recall they are a little milder. Susan ------ Check out an excerpt of my new novel " Jubilee, " which will be published April 17. http://members.cox.net/sbcogan/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 12, 2003 I haven't found that to be so, but it might be different for you. BL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What does Yhwh Elohim require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and To walk humbly with your Elohim. Baruch haba b'shem Adonai hahcim (Micah) 6:8 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hi, I suffer from candida and have always been told that " yeast is yeast, and no matter what I can't have any " . I don't know if anyone here also suffers from it, but today I was reading about the red star nutritional yeast and it says that it is " Candida Albicans negative " , so does that mean that this yeast is ok for candida sufferers? -Sandra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 7, 2004 Okay, this is a second try at sending this message *lol* My computer or the server or is doing strange things this morning (or I could be, of course * lol*)! Many veg*ns take nutritional yeast for two reasons: it is a great source of the B vitamins, esp B12 which is hard to get if you are vegan AND it has a cheesy taste which makes it useful in vegan recipes. Stepaniuk of the UnCheese Cookbook fame has one called Nutritional Yeast Recipes (or something like that). You might want to google on 'nutritional yeast'! We (my dh and I) only use nutritional yeast *flakes* because that's all we can get and I see no reason to look for anything different. I imagine the flakes would be easier to use in cooking - more soluble or something? I know nothing about the comparative nutritional values, but should imagine (lots of imagination this am) that they would be the same - otherwise we would be warned that one was not as good or something as the other. My guess. There already are links in the Health Info folder of the Links section (a couple as of this morning) to help. You might want to sort through them. Some of the Vegan and Vegetarian sites will be of use too. Meanwhile, here's a couple or so ;=) Nutritional yeast nutritional info (from Bulkfoods): http://www.bulkfoods.com/nutritional_yeast.htm From Nutrition for a Living Planet: http://www.geocities.com/nutriflip/Supplements/BrewersYeast.html You also might try the following link (from the Vegetarian Resource Group) http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/b12.htm#reliable Best, Pat ;=) , " livecompassionately " < livecompassionately@c...> wrote: > Does anyone know the difference between nutritional yeast powder and > nutrtional yeast flakes? What is the benefit of using it and what is it for? Again, > thanks! -Rebecca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 7, 2004 the only difference at least in the stuff i buy between nutritional yeast powder and nutritional yeast flakes is that the powder is nothing more than flakes ground to well, a powder. lol :-D Megan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 30, 2004 nutritional yeast can be found in flake or powder form. it's generally a good source of vitamin b-12 and is used to make fake cheeses taste cheesier... hope this helps! http://www.flawlessfitness.com http://www.melodysmusic.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 30, 2004 My husband makes a great squash soup from the Tassajara Cookbook that includes nutritional yeast. I don't know how much or in what way the nutritional yeast contributes to the deliciousness. Laura-Marie --- nadiana1 wrote: > > nutritional yeast can be found in flake or powder > form. it's generally a > good source of vitamin b-12 and is used to make fake > cheeses taste cheesier... > hope this helps! > > > > > > http://www.flawlessfitness.com > > http://www.melodysmusic.net > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 30, 2004 Nutritional yeast is quite delicious and is even used to make cheesy dips for parties. It is also a good source of vit. B12 and much more! Here one of the many websites listed in my other veggie group /Worldvegs http://www.bulkfoods.com/yeast.htm , Laura-Marie <veralinnyumsweet> wrote: > My husband makes a great squash soup from the > Tassajara Cookbook that includes nutritional yeast. I > don't know how much or in what way the nutritional > yeast contributes to the deliciousness. > > Laura-Marie > --- nadiana1@a... wrote: > > > > > nutritional yeast can be found in flake or powder > > form. it's generally a > > good source of vitamin b-12 and is used to make fake > > cheeses taste cheesier... > > hope this helps! > > > > > > > > > > > > http://www.flawlessfitness.com > > > > http://www.melodysmusic.net > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 1, 2004 I eat it because it's yummy! I love it as a snack on popcorn, or with pasta. I buy it buy the pound, in bulk form, and a pound lasts for ages. The New Farm vegetarian Cookbook has tons of good recipes for using nutritional yeast. I started eating it when I was pregnant, to get some B vitamins, and developed quite a craving for it. I usually buy the bigger flakes, rather than the powder. Just my .02... Amy , " Amy P. " <aviva_hadas> wrote: > > What is it? Why do you eat it? How do you use it? Where do you get > it? And I am assuming that it is different that cake or dry yeast for > breads, yes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 19, 2005 We love Red Star Brand. Try it on a toasted bagel with margarine and just sprinkle it on. That way you will know whether it is the taste of the N.yeast or if it is the recipe that is bad. I used a cheeze sauce recipe yesterday that didn't thrill me a lot. I'm going to adjust it though. Jacqueline C. > > " lilmunkydunk " <lilmunkydunk > 2005/10/18 Tue PM 01:12:04 EST > > Nutritional Yeast > > What brand of nutritional yeast does everybody use? I have tried two > different brands (I used to add it to my homemade baby foods when > Doodle was tiny) and both have made my husband and I gag, it tasted and > smelled so very nasty. If I were to lick the innards of my shoe after > 45 minutes on the tread mill, I would be reminded of nutritional > yeast! I tried a " macaroni hates cheese " recipe using a whole cup of > the stuff and we all almost lost our lunch. I have a big container of > the stuff and am terrified of it now. I see so many people here use > it, so I must be doing something wrong. > > Also, is anyone concerned about all those amino acids in nutritional > yeast? Some of them I've seen on cancer causing lists. Look up > aspartame, and you'll find evidence of one of those harmful amino acids. > > Thanks, > Nikki > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. > > edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 19, 2005 I'm going to take a guess that you bought nutritional yeast in a container in the aisle with the supplements because that was my experience when I first tried nutritional yeast as well. It gets skunked for lack of a better word. The nasty taste will pervade any dish you use it in. You'd best throw out the batch you have. Look for nutritional yeast in the refrigerated section of your natural food store instead. Its fresher and is an entirely different taste experience. I use Red Star Brand that I buy from our natural food coop, it has a mild slightly cheesy flavor/aroma. Hope that helps. Katie http://frugalveggiemama.blogspot.com Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 19, 2005 My family uses Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula. It's the only nutritional yeast with an " active " source of vitamin B-12. It's mentioned in this vrg article by Reed Mangels: http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/b12.htm -Scott , " lilmunkydunk " <lilmunkydunk@a...> wrote: > > What brand of nutritional yeast does everybody use? I have tried two > different brands (I used to add it to my homemade baby foods when > Doodle was tiny) and both have made my husband and I gag, it tasted and > smelled so very nasty. If I were to lick the innards of my shoe after > 45 minutes on the tread mill, I would be reminded of nutritional > yeast! I tried a " macaroni hates cheese " recipe using a whole cup of > the stuff and we all almost lost our lunch. I have a big container of > the stuff and am terrified of it now. I see so many people here use > it, so I must be doing something wrong. > > Also, is anyone concerned about all those amino acids in nutritional > yeast? Some of them I've seen on cancer causing lists. Look up > aspartame, and you'll find evidence of one of those harmful amino acids. > > Thanks, > Nikki > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 20, 2005 We use Red Star vegetarian support formula. We like the taste, even the kids. And it is a good source of B12. I know you can get it from the mail order catologue. lilmunkydunk <lilmunkydunk wrote:What brand of nutritional yeast does everybody use? I have tried two different brands (I used to add it to my homemade baby foods when Doodle was tiny) and both have made my husband and I gag, it tasted and smelled so very nasty. If I were to lick the innards of my shoe after 45 minutes on the tread mill, I would be reminded of nutritional yeast! I tried a " macaroni hates cheese " recipe using a whole cup of the stuff and we all almost lost our lunch. I have a big container of the stuff and am terrified of it now. I see so many people here use it, so I must be doing something wrong. Also, is anyone concerned about all those amino acids in nutritional yeast? Some of them I've seen on cancer causing lists. Look up aspartame, and you'll find evidence of one of those harmful amino acids. Thanks, Nikki For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 20, 2005 I'm the one repelled by Nutritional Yeast. Thanks to all with recommendations. I will give Red Star a try since that is the one everyone seems to like. To answer your questions for me... -Yes, it is Nutritional, not Brewer's. I do use Brewer's yeast in my dog biscuits, so I know the difference. -The brand I currently have is KAL Nutritional Yeast Flakes. Its a bright yellow cardboard tub found in the supplement section of Whole Foods Market. I've purchased it a few times; like I said, I used to put it in the baby's food. I have also used Whole Foods brand, and it was equally undelightful. I guess I'll be putting my batch in the dog biscuits and see how they feel about it. Then I'll try Red Star. Thanks again, people! Nikki , " lilmunkydunk " <lilmunkydunk@a...> wrote: > > What brand of nutritional yeast does everybody use? I have tried two > different brands (I used to add it to my homemade baby foods when > Doodle was tiny) and both have made my husband and I gag, it tasted and > smelled so very nasty. If I were to lick the innards of my shoe after > 45 minutes on the tread mill, I would be reminded of nutritional > yeast! I tried a " macaroni hates cheese " recipe using a whole cup of > the stuff and we all almost lost our lunch. I have a big container of > the stuff and am terrified of it now. I see so many people here use > it, so I must be doing something wrong. > > Also, is anyone concerned about all those amino acids in nutritional > yeast? Some of them I've seen on cancer causing lists. Look up > aspartame, and you'll find evidence of one of those harmful amino acids. > > Thanks, > Nikki > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 21, 2005 I too use Red Star. When I first started using Nutritional Yeast I couldn't stand it. So I started sprinkling it on everything, or adding to appropriate dishes until I got used to the taste, and now I love it. jacqcote wrote:We love Red Star Brand. Try it on a toasted bagel with margarine and just sprinkle it on. That way you will know whether it is the taste of the N.yeast or if it is the recipe that is bad. I used a cheeze sauce recipe yesterday that didn't thrill me a lot. I'm going to adjust it though. Jacqueline C. > > " lilmunkydunk " <lilmunkydunk > 2005/10/18 Tue PM 01:12:04 EST > > Nutritional Yeast > > What brand of nutritional yeast does everybody use? I have tried two > different brands (I used to add it to my homemade baby foods when > Doodle was tiny) and both have made my husband and I gag, it tasted and > smelled so very nasty. If I were to lick the innards of my shoe after > 45 minutes on the tread mill, I would be reminded of nutritional > yeast! I tried a " macaroni hates cheese " recipe using a whole cup of > the stuff and we all almost lost our lunch. I have a big container of > the stuff and am terrified of it now. I see so many people here use > it, so I must be doing something wrong. > > Also, is anyone concerned about all those amino acids in nutritional > yeast? Some of them I've seen on cancer causing lists. Look up > aspartame, and you'll find evidence of one of those harmful amino acids. > > Thanks, > Nikki > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. > > edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 21, 2005 What an eye-opener regarding cancer-causing ingredients. I give my children Red Star just about every day! - " lilmunkydunk " <lilmunkydunk Tuesday, October 18, 2005 1:12 PM Nutritional Yeast > What brand of nutritional yeast does everybody use? I have tried two > different brands (I used to add it to my homemade baby foods when > Doodle was tiny) and both have made my husband and I gag, it tasted and > smelled so very nasty. If I were to lick the innards of my shoe after > 45 minutes on the tread mill, I would be reminded of nutritional > yeast! I tried a " macaroni hates cheese " recipe using a whole cup of > the stuff and we all almost lost our lunch. I have a big container of > the stuff and am terrified of it now. I see so many people here use > it, so I must be doing something wrong. > > Also, is anyone concerned about all those amino acids in nutritional > yeast? Some of them I've seen on cancer causing lists. Look up > aspartame, and you'll find evidence of one of those harmful amino acids. > > Thanks, > Nikki > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. > > edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 23, 2005 I make a parmesan cheese substitute that my kids love from red star. The recipe is in the " Ecological Cooking " . My kids and I use it on pasta. The best mac and cheese recipe I ever found was in John Robbins cookbook. It is made with butternut squash and miso. My kids love it and they have no idea that it contains squash. melanie casto <melaniekcasto wrote:I too use Red Star. When I first started using Nutritional Yeast I couldn't stand it. So I started sprinkling it on everything, or adding to appropriate dishes until I got used to the taste, and now I love it. jacqcote wrote:We love Red Star Brand. Try it on a toasted bagel with margarine and just sprinkle it on. That way you will know whether it is the taste of the N.yeast or if it is the recipe that is bad. I used a cheeze sauce recipe yesterday that didn't thrill me a lot. I'm going to adjust it though. Jacqueline C. > > " lilmunkydunk " <lilmunkydunk > 2005/10/18 Tue PM 01:12:04 EST > > Nutritional Yeast > > What brand of nutritional yeast does everybody use? I have tried two > different brands (I used to add it to my homemade baby foods when > Doodle was tiny) and both have made my husband and I gag, it tasted and > smelled so very nasty. If I were to lick the innards of my shoe after > 45 minutes on the tread mill, I would be reminded of nutritional > yeast! I tried a " macaroni hates cheese " recipe using a whole cup of > the stuff and we all almost lost our lunch. I have a big container of > the stuff and am terrified of it now. I see so many people here use > it, so I must be doing something wrong. > > Also, is anyone concerned about all those amino acids in nutritional > yeast? Some of them I've seen on cancer causing lists. Look up > aspartame, and you'll find evidence of one of those harmful amino acids. > > Thanks, > Nikki > > For more information about vegetarianism, please visit the VRG website at http://www.vrg.org and for materials especially useful for families go to http://www.vrg.org/family.This is a discussion list and is not intended to provide personal medical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. > > edical advice. Medical advice should be obtained from a qualified health professional. > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 23, 2005 lilmunkydunk <lilmunkydunk wrote: -The brand I currently have is KAL Nutritional Yeast Flakes. A long time ago I tried that brand and it is gross. I don't think it is meant to be used the same way as the Red Star. The taste is nothing alike. And the Red Star is a reliable source of B12. Carol, mom to Melissa, 3/14/94 Julia, 2/18/97 Lily, 9/7/04 FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 27, 2005 I don't use it a whole lot because I watch yeasts period, but it tastes decent, adds a nice flavour to the foods I have used it in (like Rose's melty sauce) and has not cause me gastric distress. My husband and children have not complained of GI problems either. BL What is everyone's opinion on Nutritional yeast? Is it easy to digest? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 29, 2005 What would be wrong with nutritional yeast being the only form of B-12 in the diet? I haven't heard that before. Amy On Monday, November 28, 2005, at 07:47 PM, wrote: > (Red Star vegetarian formula nutritional yeast is another source of > B-12, but I would not recommend making that the only source in one's > diet). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 29, 2005 , austinvegan <austinvegan> wrote: > > What would be wrong with nutritional yeast being the only form of B-12 > in the diet? I haven't heard that before. Jack Norris, a vegan registered dietician whose work I admire (he helped found Vegan Outreach and until recently had a column in Veg News, talks about the B-12 connundrum at length at: http://www.veganhealth.org/b12/ His take on this issue is quoted below. It boils down to, " Because of spoilage, confusion, and store error, there are questions about whether nutritional yeast can always provide enough B-12; better to be safe than sorry--use more than one source for B-12 " : I use nutritional yeast; I also take vegan multivitamins fortified with B-12. **** " Brewer's and Nutritional Yeasts Brewer's and nutritional yeasts do not contain B12 unless they are fortified with it. At least two vegan B12-fortified yeasts are currently on the market: Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula (also known as Red Star Yeast T6635+) and Twinlab Natural Nutritional Yeast (verified to be fortified with B12 via personal communication with Twinlab June 3, 2003). Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks to relying solely on B12-fortified nutritional yeast for B12: * Nutritional yeast often comes from bins in health food stores. If not careful, it would be easy for a store employee to order the wrong nutritional yeast out of the distributor catalogs which often list many yeasts. It would also be easy to accidentally put the wrong yeast into the Vegetarian Support Formula bin. * B12 is light sensitive. Nutritional yeast is likely to be exposed to the light because it is often stored in clear bins or plastic bags. * At least one vegan who thought he was getting B12 from nutritional yeast developed B12 deficiency symptoms that cleared up upon taking a B12 supplement. If you are trying to use Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula for B12, make sure you are actually getting what you think. It is also best to keep it in the refrigerator or freezer, out of the light. Please note: Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula nutritional yeast has many other nutrients and I eat it myself; but vegans shouldn't rely on it for their sole source of B12, in my opinion. " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 13, 2005 I use it in smoothies, and I also throw it in anything else when I feel the need for something more;) I put wheat germ in my pancake batter. Nicole , " Melissa " <mapalicka> wrote: > > I finally bought some nutritional yeast flakes...does anyone have a > favorite use or recipe to use them in? I don't claim to be a vegan, > but am trying to take baby steps towards it when I can. Also, do they > need to be refrigerated? > I sympathise with the person who posted that it makes vegetarians > look obsessive and difficult when we try to stay vegan in the presence > of others! I'm trying to be vegan one meal a day (um, it's usually > breakfast) maybe I could aim for 2 vegan meals a day! I really wonder > how easy it is to eat out for strict vegans in different parts of the > country? I live in the south and there's a group of veg's here, and > they seem to do alot of Indian food, pizza without cheese...there's > bacon in everything here! : ) > melissa > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 13, 2005 Melissa you can use them in anything, especially broths and soups and sauces. I use 3 tablespoons in soups and broths and in sauces maybe a tablespoon. ) - Melissa Tuesday, December 13, 2005 6:14 PM nutritional yeast I finally bought some nutritional yeast flakes...does anyone have a favorite use or recipe to use them in? I don't claim to be a vegan, but am trying to take baby steps towards it when I can. Also, do they need to be refrigerated? I sympathise with the person who posted that it makes vegetarians look obsessive and difficult when we try to stay vegan in the presence of others! I'm trying to be vegan one meal a day (um, it's usually breakfast) maybe I could aim for 2 vegan meals a day! I really wonder how easy it is to eat out for strict vegans in different parts of the country? I live in the south and there's a group of veg's here, and they seem to do alot of Indian food, pizza without cheese...there's bacon in everything here! : ) melissa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
