What is Yeast? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Yeast?

Yeast is a single celled organism used in food and beverage production. It both naturally occurs and is added in to certain foods such as breads, beer and wine. Specific kinds of yeast are used to add depth of flavor to savory foods. Yeast is usually sold as tiny beige granules. It leavens bread, ferments beer and imparts a satisfying umami flavor.

What does Yeast Taste Like?

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, in ...

Ingredients

yeast

Yeast is a single celled organism used in food and beverage production. It both naturally occurs and is a ...

Yeast Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (4g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories13kcal1%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats
0g
0%
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs2g1%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber
1g
4%
Proteins2g3%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium2mg0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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