After some consideration, I decided to purchase this nutritional yeast to help me live out my dreams of being a more versatile cook. I was also trying, for health's sake, to find a substitute for cheese, and this is pretty good for that. The container was also very securely packaged.
The flakes have a nutty, savory flavor to them. They do not remind of me cheese in the sense that if I smell them/and or taste them, I do not get major cheese "vibes". Rather, these flakes mimic the umami, or savory component of cheese that many of us love, and they do it well. I made a quick roux using a tablespoon of this yeast seasoning, added a pinch of onion powder and some Maggi powder, and I ended up with a fantastic cheese sauce that was lower in calories and high in protein content. And when I re-heated the sauce and poured it over some cooked shells, the "cheesy" odor became even more prominent, and the shells were delicious.
If you are looking for a product that mimics the creamy, savory components of cheese, this might be your next best kitchen ingredient. I now understand why vegan and vegetarian blogs rave about this ingredient--I loved it, and this container will last me a long time. Try it in a sauce, or over popcorn, or in steamed vegetables--this is extremely versatile.
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Use a different brand!! I’ve used nutritional yeast before and this is the first time ever getting solid hard chunks of something and pieces of wood in it. I cannot use this and if I did I’d break a tooth if I bit down on some of the pieces. I’ve only looked through a third of the container so who knows how much more I’d find. It also isn’t eligible for a return which is frustrating considering it’s inedible.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2018
Use a different brand!! I’ve used nutritional yeast before and this is the first time ever getting solid hard chunks of something and pieces of wood in it. I cannot use this and if I did I’d break a tooth if I bit down on some of the pieces. I’ve only looked through a third of the container so who knows how much more I’d find. It also isn’t eligible for a return which is frustrating considering it’s inedible.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2019
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R.VEERA SWAMY
Good product at very expensive price
Reviewed in India on March 1, 2020ET
It was open
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2019Flavor: OriginalSize: 4.5 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Mrs W
Quality Nutritional Yeast
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2020Flavor: OriginalSize: 4.5 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
JodiR
Tastes great and is not bad for you! Yay
Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2019
