Comments on: What the Heck Is Nutritional Yeast?

By: Jaime McLeod

Jaime McLeod — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:48:55 +0000

Peter, Yes there is a difference. The two products are similar in that they are both deactivated yeasts, and both are very nutritious. They have a different texture and flavor, though. Nutritional yeast, as mentioned above, is flaky and has a savory, almost cheesy, flavor. Brewers yeast is coarser and can sometimes be bitter. They are generally grown differently. Brewers yeast is usually fed on grain, such as wheat, while nutritional yeast is generally fed on molasses.

By: Peter G

Peter G — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:45:11 +0000

There’s also Vegemite and Marmite, both madee from yeast. Both are acquired taste, but Brits and Aussies know them well.

By: Peter G

Peter G — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:44:02 +0000

Is there a difference between “Nutritional Yeast” and “Brewers Yeast?”