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Nutritional Yeast Flakes - Organic

These organic inactive yeast flakes are grown on molasses and dried into a savory seasoning. The label lists 4 g protein per tablespoon.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphates
$23.09 lowest price at Z Natural Foods
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
25caloriesPer serving · 1 tbsp (8g)
Protein
4g
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
35mg
Saturated fat
0g
From the product label
Ingredients: Organic inactive yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
91 / 100
Excellent Scored automatically
Weighted as salt, spices, baking staplesMedium confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs
Nutrition · counts 5%50
Ingredients · counts 45%100
Processing · counts 20%85
Sourcing · counts 10%87
Transparency · counts 20%88
Why it scores 91
Nutrition 50 · Used in small amounts, so nutrition barely counts
Ingredients 100 · Single ingredient: Organic inactive yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
Processing 85 · Single-ingredient yeast is grown on molasses and dried into flakes
Sourcing 87 · USDA Organic certification; grown on molasses, with no named producer
Transparency 88 · Full one-ingredient list, USDA Organic mark and growing method stated
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductionsNone: no added sugar, seed oils, dyes, sweeteners or flagged additives were found.
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Organic inactive yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
1 ingredient
Sourcing

Organic Nutritional Yeast Flakes are a versatile seasoning made from a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae , carefully grown on molasses and dried into light, golden flakes. Known for their savory, cheese-like flavor with nutty undertones, these flakes are a favorite in vegetarian and vegan cooking. They add depth to sauces, soups, and salad dressings, and can also be sprinkled over popcorn, pasta, or roasted vegetables for a flavorful boost. <p data-sta

AdditivesNo additives found

No additives, added sugars, seed oils or flavourings found in the ingredient list.

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