Is Nutritional Yeast Vegan?

Yes — Nutritional Yeast is vegan.

Why

Nutritional yeast is deactivated yeast grown on molasses. It is fully vegan and a staple cheese-flavor substitute.

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Frequently asked questions

Is nutritional yeast the same as brewer’s yeast?

They are similar deactivated yeasts, but nutritional yeast is grown specifically for food and has a milder, cheesy flavor. Both are vegan.

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