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.
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According to a McKinsey survey, more consumers are interested in healthy food and are looking for ingredients that are full of nutrients.
Red Star® nutritional yeast is a complete solution to fulfill consumers’ needs in terms of nutrition.
Indeed, this nutritional nugget is full of nutrients:
- B vitamins including B12
- Non-animal protein
- Fibers
- Mineral
Red Star® nutritional is also almost free from fat, sugar, and salt. Many people want to reduce their fat, sugar, and salt consumption. Knowing salt consumption is a key topic associated with cardiovascular diseases.
Thanks to this excellent nutritional profile, Red Star® can be considered a key solution by consumers looking for a healthy solution.
Red Star® nutritional yeast can be used in different tasty recipes such as soups,
In addition, Red Star® nutritional yeast is one of the healthiest ingredients and can be considered sustainable. It is produced from fermentation, one of the most sustainable production processes.
Discover The Golden Nugget, Red Star® Nutritional Yeast
Healthy food is on the rise. Red Star® nutritional yeast is a solution to support this trend. This golden nutritional nugget is full of nutrients, such as non-animal protein, mineral and B vitamins.
Red Star® nutritional yeast is B vitamin fortified yeast. This nutritional yeast is packed with 6 B-vitamins. Besides offering B-vitamins, Red Star® nutritional yeast is full of different nutrients. These nutrients are so important for some customers including vegan and vegetarian.
Indeed, to meet vegan and vegetarian needs, this nutritional yeast offers non-animal protein. For this population, non-animal proteins are important as most of protein are found in animal products.
In addition, this golden yeast also contains minerals such as zinc, potassium…
A nutritional yeast to support wellness
This excellent nutritional profile of Red Star® nutritional yeast is excellent for wellness thanks to different nutrients, especially B-vitamins. These features make Red Star® nutritional yeast perfect for people looking for healthy food.
Red Star® nutritional yeast is rich in:
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B9
- Vitamin B12
These B-vitamins are essential for many human functions such as:
- Psychological functions including brain
- Energy metabolism, energy production
- Immune health
In these B-vitamin, one is more than key: vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12 is involved in immunity and the reduction of fatigue and tiredness.
Vitamin B12 is mainly found in meat, dairy products, and eggs. Due to their diet, vegans and vegetarians may be supplemented in vitamin B12. Red Star® nutritional yeast can help them to overpass these limits.
Some other factors related to adult aging can also lead to vitamin B12 deficiency such as:
- Difficulty chewing or swallowing
- Restricted motility
- Lack of appetite
- Economic & social factors
Red Star® is an alternative for elderly to be supplemented in vitamin B12. This nutritional yeast contributes to the healthy aging of elderly.
Thanks to all these benefits, Red Star® Nutritional yeast is the perfect ally of the daily life for elderly, vegan, vegetarian but also for people that want to eat healthy.
Red Star®- A switch to conscious food
Healthy food becomes a top priority for consumers. COVID accentuated this situation. During this time US consumers experimenting with conscious food habit. This trend continues to thrive.
Consumers are sometimes confused about what food is conscious. Conscious eating also includes healthy foods and sustainable ingredients. Commitment in health, including healthy food, is getting stronger.
70% of consumers want to be healthier. They view nutritious food as the primary means to achieve this objective. Most of consumers considered healthy eating as reducing consumption of processed foods and sugar, as well as fat, salt, and, for some, red meat. This kind of consumers is also called enlightened eaters.
Consumers from 18 to 24 years old are more sensitive to allergy and intolerance. These consumers are looking for reduced ingredients list without gluten, dairy, or any kind of allergen.
In addition to shorter ingredient list, consumers are looking for fresh food and food without any artificial ingredient.
A turn to sustainability
Healthy food is mainly associated to sustainability. The switch to healthy food goes hand to hand with more sustainable food. Enlightened eaters are highly sensitive to sustainability. They want to limit their impacts on climate change. It induces change in their daily life including food consumption. They are looking for non-animal products, products made from fermentation.
Among the enlightened eaters the part of flexitarian and vegan is growing with years. Reducing the consumption of meat and animal product may lead to gap in diet. A prevalent deficiency in vegetarian/vegan diets often revolves around protein intake. Another common one is link to vitamin B12 deficiency.
A nutritional yeast to support them all
Red Star® nutritional yeast is a nutritional nugget in line with consumers requirements. This nutritional nugget is considering as healthy food. It offers an excellent nutritional profile full of non-animal protein, fibers and B vitamins including B12. This product is derived from the fermentation using by-product from the sugar industry, which makes it more than sustainable.
Red Star – Uncover The Numerous Advantages Offered by Red Star® Nutritional Yeast
Red Star® nutritional yeast is a golden nutritional nugget full of nutrients. This nutritional yeast offers non-animal protein, fiber, mineral, and tons of B vitamins including vitamin B12.
Discover in this video all the benefits of Red Star® nutritional yeast. Find out more on how to use it to bring your meal to the next level of nutrition.
Red Star® nutritional yeast is easy to use when sprinkled on your favorite meal. It brings B vitamins and especially B12. Vitamin B12 is key for vegan and vegetarian. Indeed, B12 is found on animal products. Red Star® nutritional yeast is an excellent source of B12.
How to prepare Pesto Gnocchi with Red Star® Nutritional Yeast
How to prepare Pesto Gnocchi with Red Star® Nutritional Yeast
Gnocchi are historical and tasty meals from Roman Empire. Nowadays, gnocchi are still eaten by tons of people all over the world. Common accompaniments of gnocchi include various sauces including pesto.
Discover how to prepare healthy gnocchi with kale walnut pesto with Red Star® nutritional yeast. Adding Red Star® nutritional yeast in the recipe make it healthier and tastier.
Red Star® nutritional yeast brings tons of nutrients including non-animal protein, fibers, minerals, and a lot of B vitamins.
In this video, Chef Matt Burton explains how to prepare gnocchi with kale walnut pesto. Chef explains why adding Red Star® nutritional yeast int the recipe is important both for the taste and for your health.
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All benefits of Red Star® Nutritional Yeast for food service
Red Star® nutritional yeast is a golden nutritional nugget full of nutrients such as non-animal protein, fiber, mineral and lots of B vitamins. In addition to get an excellent nutritional profile, Red Star® nutritional yeast is delicious.
This excellent nutritional yeast is available in grocery stores for years. Red Star® is now available for food service with a new dedicated offer to be in line with market needs.
To discover this new offer and Red Star® Nutritional Yeast benefits, watch the video.
What is Red Star® Nooch?
Nooch is under the spotlight. This golden nutritional nugget is loved by lots of vegetarian and vegan. But everyone can consume it. Red Star® Nooch is full of nutritional benefits.
Nooch is the new name of nutritional yeast given by US young vegan and vegetarians. Red Star® Nutritional Yeast is a complete ingredient offering diverse nutrients such as non-animal protein, mineral, fiber and B-complex vitamins.
In this infographic, discover all the Red Star® Nooch benefits, the way we produce it, and how to use it.
Why a healthy diet is important?
Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle are on the rise. Indeed, people are now aware of the multiple positive benefits of a healthy diet on their life.
In the U.S. more than 80% of the population consumes a poor diet. People are now consuming more foods high in energy, fats, free sugars and salt/sodium, and many people do not eat enough fruit, vegetables, and other dietary fibre such as whole grains. A poor diet and lifestyle may lead to some consequences that are visible. Among these consequences overweight and obesity are the main important ones. In the U.S. 42% of the adult population can be considered as obese. Other invisibles consequences such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and even certain cancers can be caused by a poor diet.
Having a heathy balanced and diversified diet is important to fulfill all our nutritional needs.
According to the World Health Organization, a healthy diet should include fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains.
The benefits of a healthy diet are numerous:
Nutritional Yeast is among these healthy ingredients
Within the healthy ingredients, nutritional yeast shouldn’t be forgot. Indeed, nutritional yeast as the name explicit it, offers an excellent nutritional profile. Nutritional yeast offers non-animal protein, a good source of fiber, minerals, and B-vitamin. In addition to these good nutrients, nutritional yeast contains almost no salt, and fat. This excellent nutritional profile makes nutritional yeast a healthy ingredient that should consumed by everyone.
While being a healthy ingredient, nutritional yeast is also tasty when sprinkled on food such as salad, soup, savory popcorn. Nutritional yeast can be also incorporated into many different recipes as dips, nondairy sauce, to replace cheese on pasta. Find some inspiration on how to use nutritional yeast thanks to our delicious recipes.