Organic Yeast vs Conventional Yeast

Bioreal® Organic Yeast

Organic process

Conventional yeast

Standard industry process

Organic grains (depending on the product, this may also be organic molasses or organic sugar)

sources of carbohydrate

Molasses

Organic grains

Source of nitrogen

Ammonia (NH3), ammonium salts

not necessary

pH-value regulation

Acids, alkalis

enough is available via natural media

Auxiliary and growth substances

synthetic vitamins and anorganic salts

Organic sunflower oil

Anti-foaming agent

synthetic anti-foaming agent

omitted

Washing

2x

Raw material for other products

Waste water

difficult to break down

Understand the difference​

Artificially produced vitamins, minerals and nitrogen compounds maybe added to the nutrient medium. Due to the additional effort in the process and lower output quantities, the organic product has a higher price than conventional yeast flakes.

Are There Differences In Nutritional Values?

Yes, the products differ significantly in terms of nutritional values. The nutrient content of organic yeast flakes is considerably lower than that of conventional products as shown in our table below*

Conventional Yeast Flakes vs Purely Organic Yeast Flakes

Compared to organic yeast flakes, conventional yeast flakes can be treated and enriched during the production process. Adding acid (table salt, hydrochloric acid) and neutralization with (sodium) lye accelerate the yeast cells’ dissolution process, so-called plasmolysis and acid hydrolysis. 

Nutritional Information

 only specific nutrient media can be used with organic yeast.
Additions of amino acids, vitamins or minerals are not permitted.
There are significant differences, especially in the area of vitamin values.

Nutrition Values / per 100g
Energy
Fat
Saturated fatty acids
Carbohydrates
Sugar
Fiber
Protein
Salt
Vitamins / Minerals / per 100g
Vitamin B1 Thiamin [mg]
Vitamin B2 Riboflavin [mg]
Vitamin B3 Niacin [mg]
Vitamin B5 Phanthothensäure
Vitamin B6 Pyridoxin
Vitamin B7** Biotin
Vitamin B9** Folic acid [µg]
Magnesium** [mg]
Iron** [mg]
Zinc** [mg]
Bioreal® Organic Nutritional Yeast Flakes AF
1358 kJ/ 323 kcal
5,0 g
1,4 g
34 g
3 g
17 g
27 g
6 g
0,9 mg
2,6 mg
11,0 mg
non-existent
non-existent
non-existent
840 µg
280 mg
7,0 mg
14,0 mg
Conventional Yeast Flakes
1405 kJ/ 335 kcal
5,0 g
1,8 g
14,5 g
7,0 g
19,5 g
49,0 g
0,5 g
48,5 mg (4409 %*)
5,1 mg (364 %*)
26,5 mg (166 %*)
7,9 mg (132 %*)
3,3 mg (235 %*)
105 µg (210%*)
3900 µg (1950 %*)

* provided by Agrano