Nutritional Yeast

One of them is. Our Organic Nutritional Yeast Flakes are certified organic and non-GMO, and the ingredient list is simply dried yeast. They come in 8 oz, 3 lb and 55 lb bags. The Red Star flakes aren't labeled organic, so if organic matters to you, choose the Organic Nutritional Yeast Flakes.

Yes. Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast grown for flavor, not for rising bread, and it contains no milk. Its savory, cheesy taste is why vegans use it in place of grated cheese and in dairy-free sauces. Many of our bulk items are packed in a facility that also handles nuts, peanuts, soy, sesame and wheat, so check each allergen statement if that matters to you.

Sprinkle it straight from the bag onto popcorn, pasta, roasted vegetables or salads. Stir a few spoonfuls into soups, gravies and mashed potatoes for savory depth, or blend it with soaked cashews to make a creamy vegan cheese sauce. It's also the backbone of a good tofu scramble. No cooking or rinsing is needed, so a shaker jar by the stove makes it easy to use every day.

Both of our flakes start with an 8 oz bag and a 3 lb bag. Red Star also comes in 10 lb and 50 lb, and the organic flakes come in a 55 lb bulk bag for bakeries, restaurants and big households. If you sprinkle it on everything, the 3 lb bag is a handy middle ground between a trial size and bulk. See Red Star Nutritional Yeast.

Yes, several of our house blends are built on it. Our Instant Vegan Cheez Mix whisks into a creamy sauce for mac and cheez or nachos. Organic Vegan Parmesan combines cashews and nutritional yeast for topping pasta and pizza. Organic Not Chicken Seasoning works as a savory rub or, stirred into water, as a broth. Start with the Instant Vegan Cheez Mix.