Many health-conscious people ponder the difference between nutritional yeast and brewer's yeast. They also wonder how much they can benefit from eating these yeasts, if at all.
The fact is, nutritional yeast can enrich your diet with B vitamins, including B-12, which is often insufficient in vegetarian diets. What's more, nutritional yeast contains high protein, chromium and selenium. When shopping for yeasts, check labels and compare B-12 and other nutrient levels to ensure you're getting a vitamin-packed brand. (Note: yeast contains high levels of phosphorus and purines, which people with gout must avoid.)
Made from the same strain of yeast used in baking, nutritional yeast is processed in a unique fashion. It is grown on molasses or a sugar-beet solution and fortified with vitamins before being pasteurized and dried to a granular powder. Its vaguely Brie-tasting flavor makes it a welcome ingredient in salad dressings, sauces or gravies. Many people also sprinkle it over rice dishes, popcorn, soup and baked potatoes to fortify their meals.
Like nutritional yeast, Brewer's yeast is high in vitamins and totally inactive. (It's the used-up yeast that is a byproduct of beer production.) Because it is grown on a grain medium, Brewer's yeast has an earthy and somewhat bitter taste. People often camouflage its flavor by mixing it with fruit or vegetable juices or mixing it into fresh fruit smoothies with yogurt.
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