Is Nutritional Yeast vegan?
Vegan
Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast — fully vegan and a B12 source.
Also known as: nooch
What it is
Saccharomyces cerevisiae grown on molasses, then deactivated and dried into flakes.
Why vegan
Fungi are not animals — yeast is always vegan.
Where you'll find it
- Vegan cheese sauces
- Popcorn topping
- Pasta and risotto
- Tofu scrambles
Vegan alternatives
- N/A — it is itself a vegan staple
FAQ
- Is fortified nutritional yeast a B12 source?
- Yes — fortified versions provide a reliable, vegan B12 dose. Unfortified ones do not.