What does nutritional yeast taste like​?Nutritional yeast has a rich, nutty, cheese-like flavor that can enhance the taste of many delicious vegetarian dishes. Because it comes in the form of yellow flakes or powder, it is very easy to “sprinkle” onto foods to enhance their flavor and health benefits.

Nutritional yeast is an inactive yeast powder used as a food seasoning and is an inactive form of yeast (specifically a brewer's yeast strain). It is grown on other foods, such as sugar cane and beet molasses, and then processed (harvested, cleaned, pasteurized, dried) so it is ready to eat.

Surprisingly, however, it is not sugary or sweet, despite being derived from foods that contain natural sugars.

Nutrition yeast nutrition

Nutrition yeast is rich in many different nutrients and vitamins, including B12 and protein, and a lot of fiber, which is a good way to add nutrients to a diet that lacks any one kind of nutrient.

Vitamin B12 is especially important for vegans and vegetarians. They may have difficulty getting enough of the vitamin from their diet, as it is naturally found in animal products such as fish, beef, liver and dairy products, but it is not usually found naturally in plant foods.