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Flavour Analysis

Nutritional yeast unfolds in layers: pronounced bready aroma comes first, followed by parmesan, kombu dashi and toast. A poultry note brings delicate meatiness, while a malt note adds toasted aroma, and beef and prosciutto notes give the profile a layered, lingering finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Earthy
Vegetal
Carnal / Animalic
Woody

Flavour profile of nutritional yeast

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Yeasty

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Nutritional yeast

YeastyMaillard

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Bready, dough-like fermented aroma resembling freshly baked bread or active yeast dough. Strong in nutritional yeast.

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