Organic Nutritional Yeast Extract
What it is
BIOREAL® Organic Nutritional Yeast Extract is a water-soluble soluble fraction derived from organic yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Unlike whole yeast flakes or powders, the extract isolates the flavour-active, nutrient-rich components (amino acids, peptides, nucleotides) while leaving behind insoluble cell walls. This concentrates its natural umami power, enabling potent flavour enhancement in savoury food systems — all while staying true to clean-label, chemical-free processing.
Agrano produces its organic yeast extracts without synthetic additives, which helps maintain flavour purity and integrity.
Why choose BIOREAL Yeast Extract
| Benefit | What it delivers for your product |
|---|---|
| Concentrated savoury impact | High flavour intensity even at low inclusion, so it’s efficient and cost-effective. |
| Clean-label & organic | No chemical hydrolysis or synthetic enhancers; fully certified organic and non-GMO. (agrano.de) |
| Nutrient contribution | Delivers essential amino acids and naturally occurring micronutrients. |
| Broad solubility | Water-soluble form works seamlessly in stocks, sauces, dressings, gravies, and plant-based analogues. |
| Versatility | Useful in savoury applications from soups to snacks, meat analogues, sauces, savoury spreads. |
| Formulation flexibility | Enhances flavour depth, rounds acidity, suppresses bitterness — contributing to a more balanced profile. |
How it’s produced (simplified)
Organic cultivation — Yeast is grown on certified organic substrates under controlled fermentation.
Cell disruption & extraction — Enzymatic or autolytic methods break down yeast cells; the soluble fraction is separated from insoluble matter.
Concentration & drying — The flavour/taste-rich liquid is concentrated, then dried (often spray-dried) to produce a stable, soluble yeast extract powder or paste.
Quality & compliance checks — Every batch undergoes organic certification, microbiological and sensory evaluation.
Applications
| Category | Function of BIOREAL® Organic Nutritional Yeast Extract |
|---|---|
| Soups, broths & bouillons | Provides refined savoury backbone and natural umami enhancement with less added salt. |
| Sauces, gravies & dressings | Delivers rounded mouthfeel, smoothness and lasting savoury flavour with clean solubility. |
| Plant-based meats & analogues | Creates authentic meaty complexity, boosts mouthfeel and balances vegetal or beany notes. |
| Snacks & seasonings | Enhances coatings and savoury blends with long-lasting umami and depth of taste. |
| Ready meals & savoury concentrates | Acts as a natural bouillon base; supports flavour retention through processing and storage. |
| Savoury spreads & pâtés | Improves savoury identity and rounds acidic or bitter tones in vegetable-based spreads. |
Typical dosage: 0.1–1.5% depending on product matrix, salt level and flavour target.
Technical & formulation guidance
- Composition: soluble fraction of organic inactive yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).
- Appearance: light beige powder or paste; fully water-soluble.
- pH range: performs best between pH 5–7 (neutral to mildly acidic systems).
- Synergy: combines well with tomato, mushroom or seaweed extracts for enhanced umami.
- Heat stability: suitable for pasteurised or retort applications.
- Storage: cool, dry conditions below 25 °C; reseal tightly after use.
- Shelf life: 12–18 months depending on packaging and format.
- Pack sizes: dry or paste formats in 5 kg / 10 kg / 25 kg trade packaging.
Organic & quality assurance
Produced under BIOREAL® and Agrano’s certified organic standards in Germany, using non-GMO raw materials and chemical-free enzymatic extraction. Each batch is analysed for microbiological safety, amino acid profile, and sensory quality to ensure clean-label compliance for Australian organic manufacturers.
FAQs
Is yeast extract the same as nutritional yeast powder?
No. Nutritional yeast powder includes the whole deactivated yeast cell. Yeast extract is only the soluble, flavour-rich fraction—more concentrated and efficient in savoury systems.
Does it contain MSG?
No. It contains naturally occurring glutamate from the yeast itself, similar to levels found in tomatoes or aged cheese.
Is it vegan and organic?
Yes. Certified organic and entirely plant-based, with no animal-derived processing aids or additives.
Can it help reduce sodium?
Yes. Its umami richness enhances salt perception, allowing sodium reduction without loss of flavour acceptance.
How should it be labelled?
Typically declared as “yeast extract” or “organic yeast extract” depending on jurisdiction.
Sustainability
BIOREAL® Organic Nutritional Yeast Extract is produced through energy-efficient enzymatic extraction and renewable organic raw materials. Agrano prioritises sustainable sourcing, recyclable packaging, and transparent traceability from field to fermentation to finished ingredient.
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