Torula Yeast

Also Known As : Candida utilis

Technical Name : Cyberlindnera jadinii

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It lends a smoky, savory umami taste-profile to foods. When cooked, it has a slightly meaty taste.

Usage Tips

Torula yeast can be used as a food additive.
It enhance the quality of snacks, sauces, convenience meals, seasoning, marinades and soups.
It should be stored in a sealed container.

Description

Torula yeast is a highly nutritious yeast that is grows on wood alcohols. It has a light brown colour. Torula yeast is found worldwide.

Health benefits

Torula yeast contains a number of B vitamins as well as minerals such as iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, manganese, and magnesium.⁽¹⁾

Note

People who experience disadvantageous reactions to MSG due to an intolerance may have same reactions if they consume torula yeast. These may include headache, sweating, flushing, nausea, chest pain, rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1) https://healthresource.shaklee.com/Ingredients/torula-yeast/

(2) https://healthfully.com/551432-torula-yeast-allergy.html

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