Nutritional Yeast Flakes - 284g
What Is It?
NOW Foods Nutritional Yeast Flakes provide a natural source of nutrients derived from a specially selected strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Unlike brewer's yeast, this product is grown on enriched cane and beet molasses under controlled conditions, ensuring it is free from Candida albicans yeast. Fortified with additional B-vitamins, these flakes offer the nutrient profile found in genuine whole foods, making them suitable for those seeking to enhance their diet with a plant-based supplement.
Key Benefits
- Contains a broad spectrum of B-vitamins including B12, folate, and niacin
- Produced from a primary grown yeast, not a brewery by-product
- Free from common allergens such as wheat, gluten, soy, milk, and nuts
- Suitable for vegetarian recipes and can be added to shakes or juices
Nutritional Values
Per recommended daily dose (2 level tablespoons):
Vitamin B12: 14 µg (560% NRV)
Folate DFE (folic acid): 675 µg (338% NRV)
Niacin: 32 mg (200% NRV)
Vitamin B6: 6 mg (429% NRV)
Riboflavin: 6 mg (429% NRV)
Thiamin: 6 mg (545% NRV)
Calcium: 76 mg (1% NRV)
Iron: 0.50 mg (4% NRV)
Potassium: 1 g (approximate)
Sodium and Vitamin D content are negligible
Ingredients
Sodium, Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate DFE (folic acid), Vitamin B12, Dried Yeast, Niacin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6), Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride (Thiamin), Folic Acid, Cobalamin (B12). Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Recommended Use
Take 2 level tablespoons daily, mixed into milk, fruit juice, or vegetable juice. Nutritional yeast flakes can also be incorporated into vegetarian dishes or added to protein shakes to increase their nutritional content.
Warnings
Natural colour variation may occur in this product. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.