Ingredients

Yeast Protein: The Game-Changing Innovation Revolutionizing the Protein Industry

Angel Yeast, a leading global yeast manufacturer, has introduced a groundbreaking yeast protein solution that promises to revolutionize the alternative protein market. This innovation addresses key challenges in the plant-based protein sector, offering enhanced nutrition, improved flavor, and superior functionality. Nutritional Powerhouse Yeast protein is a kind of microbial protein with over 80% protein content. According to Winston Sun, Product Manager of Angel Yeast Europe, “Yeast protein is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot produce on its own.” This nutritional profile sets it apart from many plant-based proteins that often lack one or more essential amino acids. Sun highlights that yeast protein’s leucine content is comparable to whey protein, making it an excellent choice for muscle repair …

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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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