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Brewer'S Yeast

Safe

Brewer's yeast is GRAS and a recognized source of B-complex vitamins, protein, and minerals. No safety concerns at typical food-use levels.

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437 products

What it is

Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast biomass, a byproduct of beer brewing or grown specifically.

Nutritional supplement; flavor (savory/umami); source of B vitamins, protein, chromium.

What regulators actually say

"Bakers yeast extract... is generally recognized as safe."

"Brewer's yeast is a source of B vitamins and chromium."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS per 21 CFR 184.1983 (bakers yeast extract); brewer's yeast is conventional food

European Union — EFSA

Conventional food/supplement ingredient

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