You may remember that I was OBSESSED with the Chipotle Lime Nacho chips at RAW in Chicago. They are vegan. What made them so cheesy and delicious? I think it was nutritional yeast. So when I had the opportunity to try out some nutritional yeast from Sari Foods, I jumped on it.
What is nutritional yeast? Nutritional yeast is a versatile yeast that tastes like cheese and is full of 100% whole food-based vitamins and minerals. Sari Foods’ nutritional yeast is “packed with goodness.” It has nearly 50% natural protein (a complete bioavailable source) and over 20% fiber. It contains all 18 amino acids and 15 different minerals – including iron, selenium and zinc, natural vitamin B-complex and Beta-glucans. Beta-glucans are known for their immune enhancing properties. They say that many companies fortify their nutritional yeast with synthetic vitamins. Sari Foods does not believe in adding anything synthetic. This product is “100% whole food based and naturally occurring – just as nature intended it.”
They also say, “not only is nutritional yeast low in fat and gluten free, but some people also experience an energy boost after eating it!” Must be the B-Vitamins! This nutritional yeast is non-GMO, vegan, kosher, gluten free, dairy free and contains low sodium and no MSG. Good stuff!
How does it taste? Well, it’s cheesy! I don’t eat much dairy any more, so I loved sprinkling this on roasted potatoes, butternut squash and other veggies. I also liked it in eggs. They say that it is great on vegetables, tacos, pasta, popcorn, soup, baked potatoes, dips and in salads. They offer a free recipe book with over 50 recipes, too! They will email it to you HERE. Here is one I like for Spicy Chickpeas.
You can find Sari Foods Nutritional Yeast at Amazon.com. You can also follow them of Facebook and Twitter.
Want to try some? The winner was selected! #42 Justin F. I will send one lucky reader an 8 oz bag of Sari Foods 100% Natural Nutritional Yeast Flakes.
- To enter, please leave a comment telling me what you would make with it or why you want to try it.
- Want an extra entry? 1 entry per each of the following:
- Like my Facebook page and Sari Foods’ Facebook page (and leave a separate comment telling me you did).
- Extra Entry #2 Follow me and Sari Foods on Twitter (and leave a separate comment telling me you did).
The winner will be selected with random.org in order of comment received. The winner must be a US resident (or have a US postal intermediary), must be 18 years of age or older and the offer is void where prohibited. The contest runs through Tuesday, February 17th. A winner will be selected and notified on Wednesday, February 18th.
Want to see what other people are trying on Tuesday? Check out the Tried It Tuesday link up at Lake Shore Runner!
Please note: I was not compensated for this post. I was provided with free products in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own.
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