Customer Reviews

KAL - Yeast Flakes, 22 oz flakes

5 star:		(37)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I'm a raw vegan who sometimes misses the taste and texture of cheese. I'm really glad I bought nutritional yeast flakes because I can add it to all my raw vegan dishes for added flavor and texture. It makes everything taste cheesy and rich, and it's super nutritious and very affordable. A little goes a long way. I can make raw zucchini taste like macaroni and cheese! I can't wait to make cheesy kale chips in my dehydrator. I have had them before and they taste just like cheezits (but they are raw, green and healthy!)
I know I'm getting my B vitamins when I consume nutritional yeast because it makes my pee bright yellow.

This is the best nutritional yeast I've been able to find. It actually tastes good! The ingredients list on Amazon is wrong - its a very good source of B-Vitamins, and many other nutrients, including the important trace minerals Selenium and Chromium. If you're looking for a good yeast powder, this is the one!

EDIT: A stray kitten came to us with Eosinophilic Granulomas (rodent ulcers or rodent mouth) Took three vets until we found out what was wrong. It was after repeated outbreaks of the lip sores this autoimmune disease causes that I began using Kal yeast in lieu of prednisone and clindamycin. He has been symptom free since, except for one time (last week)when stress triggered it after he escaped outside and became panicked. But after a few days of eating the yeast (in his food), he cleared up - and faster than the medical treatments we used before. I use about 1 T. per 5.5 oz. can. The best part is that he prefers his food with Kal yeast.

First discovered this brand in 1978. Occasionally tried others, to my dismay. This one tastes great, I just grab a spoonful and enjoy eating it dry. Seems to give me an immediate lift that way, along with satisfying the type of "hunger" that drives me to eat high calorie snacks. Add it to my cats' canned food, too; we all like Kal Yeast Flakes!

Local stores charge almost as much for the smaller size, and other web sites charge a higher price or much higher shipping. Wonderful that I can get this through Amazon! Otherwise, I'd be huffing and puffing up the hill to the local store to pay more.

I love Kal Nutritional Yeast. It has a delicious nutty flavor, and I put it on brown rice, salad and mochi. It is especially good mixed with flax borage oil. My cats are addicted to it, and I sprinkle it on their food as well. It is rich in B vitamins and about a gazillion amino acids. I always get the blue label, and at this price it was a tremendous bargain. I bought it online because for some reason New York City was out of it. Go figure, I guess the secret is out!

Blends very easily. Has a mild taste. I put a scoop of nutritional yeast in my breakfast blender shakes (also has water, powdered milk and frozen berries or other fruit, and a sweetener such as stevia). Gives a great nutritional boost - and all those B vitamins are great for the "nerves' before a work day begins and I like the protein in it too. Have been taking yeast for 20 years - it did take a few weeks to get used to the taste when I began, since I only stirred it in milk. With the fruit and a little sweetener - it tastes really good.

This nutritional yeast is the same stuff that you can find in the bulk bins at many health food stores. The upside is that it hasn't been pawed through by a zillion shoppers before you and the canister that it comes in is so much sturdier and easier to store in your pantry than the flimsy plastic bags found in most bulk food aisles.

The reason that I gave it four stars instead of five is that it is the "small flake" nutritional yeast instead of the "large flake" that I prefer. Plus, although it has a good "cheesy" flavor and is great for using when making vegan dishes or as a topping for popcorn, it does have a very slightly bitter flavor to it that in my experience, some other brands of nutritional yeast don't seem to have.

I like this better than some I've had, but it does have a hint of bitterness compared to some (Bob's, mainly). This isn't really noticeable when used in recipes so it's only an issue when I'm sprinkling it straight onto foods. The flakes also seem smaller than many other brands I've used, making it dissolve a little quicker. I also think the flake size should be taken into account when measuring tried and true recipes, I think the actual weight would be a little heavier compared cup by cup for this.

If rating for price for amount and quality only I would give this the full 5 stars-it's a great deal-but going on just the product itself, I give 4 stars because of the slight bitterness issue.

I love this stuff! Nutritional yeast is a little expensive for the most part, especially in local stores. Buying in bulk is your best option, especially if you're like me and are addicted to the stuff. I'm glad I found this product (I purchased the 22 oz size, by the way). It's cheap and lasts quite a while. Nutritional yeast has a nutty, cheesy sort of flavor (try toasting it before using it in recipes), and can also impart a chicken-type flavor. I'm constantly making vegan "cheese" sauces and adding it to broths and gravies for a savory taste. It can be an acquired taste - some people love it right away; most have to grow into it. I didn't really like it at first, but now I'm obsessed with the stuff (similar to tofu).

I recommend VegWeb.com for yummy recipes; the Tangy Cheeseless Cheese Sauce is my favorite! Try sprinkling it straight onto popcorn and pasta dishes. Bryanna Clark Grogan has a recipe for "Chicken-Style Broth Powder" using mainly nutritional yeast.

BONUS: It's actually good for you! It's packed with amino acids, minerals, and B vitamins, including B12 (which all vegans should know is hard to get from a vegan diet). It's low in sodium and fat, and is suitable for most selective diets.

I honestly can't think of anything bad to say about this product. Tastes great and is inexpensive compared to other nutritional yeast offerings. Comes in a nice resealable cardboard (oatmeal style) tube - and 22 oz of yeast flakes is a LOT! My kids love it on pasta & bagels - basically anywhere you would use sprinkle cheese. In fact, my kids now usually ask for 'yellow cheese' on stuff. Great product and great price.

A very pleasant tasting yeast product. I have used it in several recipes, and it has enhanced and not detracted from the flavor of the recipe. It is chock full of B-vitamins, and much better flavor than some other B-Vitamin products I have used like Marmite. You must sprinkle some on freshly popped popcorn...it is has a naturally cheesy flavor that makes popcorn great.