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Ingredients

Engevita® HiPRO Beyond: Harnessing the goodness of yeast protein in food applications

In a world of limited resources, the shift toward sustainable protein sources is crucial for global food security. With the increasing global population, coupled with the challenges of climate change and shrinking arable land, we need more efficient ways to produce high-quality protein to nourish people while reducing our ecological footprint. While plant-based proteins offer a valuable alternative, some of these sources may be lower in certain essential amino acids or less digestible compared to animal proteins. Yeast, a microorganism used in fermentation technology, serves as an exceptional source of single-cell protein (SCP). From a food security perspective, yeast protein is particularly compelling. Its production is independent of seasonal constraints, and the process can be completed relatively quickly. In many ways, fermentation can be viewed …

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Products & Launches

Lallemand Adds Garlic-Parmesan Style to Popular Engevita Range of Nutritional Yeast Flakes

Canada-based yeast specialist Lallemand Bio-Ingredients announces the latest addition to its Engevita brand: Garlic-Parmesan Style Powder. This savory powder ingredient blends two popular flavor profiles — garlic and parmesan cheese — suitable for various applications, ranging from snacks and sauces to batter systems and ready meals, just like the other well-known “nooch” (nutritional yeast) variants enjoyed worldwide. The Engevita brand, popular since the 1950s, is a market leader in nutritional yeast products, and the most prominent nutritional yeast product in markets such as the UK, offering premium, whole-food cultured inactive nutritional yeast derived from primary-grown Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Its natural composition is rich in complete protein, containing all relevant amino acids, fibers, and vitamins. The introduction of the garlic-parmesan flavored version represents a significant leap for …

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