Inactivated yeast, which cannot produce the effects of live yeast, is used in cooking as a flavoring and reducing agent. Nutritional and brewer’s yeast, both derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, are popular nutritional supplements for their protein and B vitamins. They are available in various forms and should be used according to recipe directions and package instructions. Consult a physician before using inactivated yeast for health purposes.
Inactivated yeast is any yeast that is no longer alive and cannot produce the effects of live or active yeast due to its relaxant properties. Many recipes call for some form of deactivated yeast, or dead yeast, often as a flavoring. Some people also use dead yeast, such as nutritional yeast and brewer’s yeast, both derived from the same single-celled fungus, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as nutritional supplements.
Due to the relaxing properties that dead yeast cells provide, inactivated yeast is often used as a reducing agent to help shape certain foods such as pizza dough and sliced bread. Many other foods also require dead yeast. For example, one type of yeast, nutritional yeast, acts as a nutritional supplement and provides a source of protein and B vitamins. Nutritional yeast is popular with vegetarians and vegans; its cheesy flavor means it can be used for sauces, cheese substitutes, casseroles, soups, and casseroles, and as a topping for eggs, popcorn, pasta dishes, and salads.
Other types of dead yeast are preferred for their nutritional value. For example, deactivated brewer’s yeast is primarily used as a nutritional supplement. Like nutritional yeast, inactivated brewer’s yeast is a source of protein and B vitamins, as well as selenium and chromium.
Brewer’s yeast can be used with many of the same foods as nutritional yeast. Some studies even suggest that brewer’s yeast may help people treat diabetes and high cholesterol, and may help with weight loss. Please note that deactivated brewer’s yeast is not to be confused with brewer’s yeast. Brewer’s yeast is typically a byproduct of brewing beer, not the yeast itself, and is deactivated through pasteurization.
Many types of deactivated yeast are available in supermarkets, health and wellness food stores, and similar stores. Depending on the exact type, this type of yeast is often available in power, tablet, liquid, and flake forms. It is important to try to achieve the best results to carefully read and follow the directions for any recipe that calls for a type of dead yeast. It’s also a good idea to read the package label for information on proper storage and, if using the yeast as a nutritional supplement, dosage. Although using this type of yeast in cooking is a simple process, any use of inactivated yeast as a nutritional supplement or for any other health purpose should be discussed with a physician.
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