Yeast, Baker's
Yeast is a live fungus that grows microscopically and converts starches and sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide. When yeast forms carbon dioxide, it is known as baker’s yeast, and it acts as a leavening agent in baking recipes.
Brewer’s yeast, on the other hand, is non-leavening, has a slightly bitter flavor and is used as a supplement for its various benefits. Used in beer and wine production, brewer’s yeast is full of B-complex vitamins and minerals, and it is a good source of protein. The chromium found in brewer’s yeast helps to lower total cholesterol and blood glucose levels. It also has anti-viral properties and polysaccharides that defend the immune system against viruses.
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Diabetic, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
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- Preferences: No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Peanuts, No Grains, No Legumes, No Nightshade, No Citrus, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Fish, No Red Meat, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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