Nutritional yeast

Commercially available as a yellow powder or flakes, nutritional yeast is a deactivated strain of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Nutritional yeast is similar to the yeast that people use in baking, but it undergoes a heating and drying process that renders it inactive. It has a cheesy flavor and is frequently used in dishes like mashed potatoes and scrambled tofu.

Additionally, nutritional yeast tastes great as a savory topping on popcorn or sprinkled on top of pasta dishes. 8 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber are contained in a half-ounce (16 g) serving of this complete source of plant protein. Zinc, magnesium, copper, manganese, and all the B vitamins, including vitamin B12, are all abundant in fortified nutritional yeast. However, bear in mind that not all varieties of nutritional yeast are fortified, so carefully read the label.