Nutritional Yeast

[Bassetmommer]

Has anyone ever used Nutritional Yeast for flavoring. It is supposed to be cheese flavored. I know it is very high in Potassium, which is why I have not used it. I bought a jar but because like an idiot, I did not check it out thoroughly until I brought it home. But I was wondering if anyone knew of brand that was not as high. I have seen them range from 340to 483 mg for 2 tablespoons. The jar I have was from Red Star. I had it in my cupboard for some time. I went to look at it today, and it was filed with little brown bugs. UGG. Not using that brand.

[Sunglobe]

Hi Bassetmommer....I also bought Nutritional Yeast, not for cheese flavor, but for B12, since cutting down on protein, it contains a lot. I got Bob's Red Mill Large Flake, less potassium than the brand you bought. Serving size is 1/4 Cup at 264mg Potassium. 1/4 Cup is 4 Tablespoons making it 66 mg per Tablespoon. I only sprinkle it here & there on soups & veggies, I haven't really used it in a full recipe yet. It tastes rather odd to me actually, very odd, not cheesy, but it could be just me! I was going to try a different brand to see if the flavor was better, but definitely wanted the B12. I'm going to investigate further!

[Bassetmommer NKF Ambassador in reply to Sunglobe]

HI Sunglobe,Wow, that is a lot less potassium. I do lack in getting my B vitamins and was looking for things to add. I never used the product but I have a ton of recipes that call for it. I take a look at it. I was eating cheese, but pretty much cut it out now too. Miss it.

[Jayhawker in reply to Sunglobe]

This is the same brand I use too. I use 2T per meal when I use it. I like the flavor it adds but don’t think it tastes a lot like cheese. But that may just be me🐶🐶