Red Star® Nutritional yeast to supply non-animal protein
A protein is a complex, large molecule comprising one or more long chains of amino acids. Proteins are essential to the body’s tissues and organs’ structure, function, and regulation. They play a crucial role in various biological processes.
Proteins are found in a wide variety of foods, mainly from animal:
- Meat
- Poultry
- Fish
- Seafood
- Dairy products
- Eggs
Plant sources can also supply protein in limited quantities compared to animal. Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein. Due to their diet, vegans and vegetarians must be supplemented with alternative protein. A solution is nutritional yeast.
Red Star® nutritional yeast, an alternative to animal product
Nutritional yeast is an excellent alternative to animal products for obtaining protein. Indeed, the nutritional profile of Red Star® Nutritional Yeast comprises 50% of non-animal protein. In addition, nutritional yeast offers a good Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS). PDCAAS corresponds to evaluating amino-acid composition and the digestibility of a protein-based. It measures the presence of essential amino acids in the protein. Essential amino acids are those that the body cannot synthesize on its own and must obtain from the diet. It considers how well the body digests and absorbs the protein for digestibility.
The PDCAAS of Red Star® Nutritional Yeast is superior to one. That means the protein profile of nutritional yeast is excellent.
In addition to an excellent nutritional profile, Red Star® Nutritional Yeast can be considered as a golden nutritional nugget full of key nutrients such as:
- B vitamins
- Fibers
- No sugar
- No fat
- No salt
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Discover Red Star® Nutritional Yeast, the B Vitamins Booster
B vitamins are key nutrients for human health and are essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Red Star® nutritional yeast is packed with five B vitamins, including vitamin B12
B vitamins, also known as the B-complex vitamins, are a group of vitamins that play a crucial role in maintaining good health. They are essential for various metabolic processes, including energy production, DNA synthesis, and the formation of red blood cells. B vitamins help support the immune and nervous systems and promote overall well-being. A deficiency in B vitamins can lead to various health problems, including fatigue, anemia, and weakness. As many of these vitamins cannot be produced by the body, consuming foods rich in B vitamins is important.
A nutritional yeast rich in B vitamins
Red Star® Nutritional Yeast is the perfect solution to boost B vitamins. Indeed, thanks to a specific production process, the B vitamin content in Red Star® Nutritional Yeast is important.
Red Star® Nutritional Yeast is packed with 6 B vitamins:
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B9
- Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is a key vitamin for everyone, but even more for vegans, vegetarians, and seniors.
Indeed, vitamin B12 is unique among the B vitamins because it is only found in animal-derived products and is not present in plant-based foods. Natural food sources of vitamin B12 include:
- Meat and poultry
- Seafood
- Dairy products
- Eggs
As a result, vegans and vegetarians may struggle to get enough vitamin B12 in their diet.
Seniors are also sensitive to vitamin B12 deficiency mainly due to malabsorption and other factors:
- Constraints in chewing or swallowing
- Restricted motility
- Economic & social factors
- Lack of appetite
- Drug treatment
All make Red Star® Nutritional Yeast an excellent source of B vitamins, especially vitamin B12, for everyone.