Brewer's yeast. Talk to me.

[LionessMom]

so i have a recipe that calls for brewer's yeast. all i can find is nutritional yeast. is it the same?

i read that you shouldnt use it if you have certain issues? i have fibromyalgia and heard it can reduce fatigue.

dish me up the dirty on brewer's yeast!

[mumkimum]

Yes, my understanding is that nutritional & brewers yeast are the same.

I don't know about health reasons to avoid it. I've made a few excellent casseroles that use it (it's awesome mixed into crunchy/salty/nutty toppings to make it cheesy without cheese)

[siobhang]

Originally Posted by mumkimum

Yes, my understanding is that nutritional & brewers yeast are the same.

I don't know about health reasons to avoid it. I've made a few excellent casseroles that use it (it's awesome mixed into crunchy/salty/nutty toppings to make it cheesy without cheese)

oh, do tell! my dh brews beer so we have a ton of brewers yeast every two weeks.

[WorldsBestMom]

Originally Posted by siobhang

oh, do tell! my dh brews beer so we have a ton of brewers yeast every two weeks.

Thats pretty cool you guys actually brew your own beer. Nice

[Sayward]

Just FYI, Brewers Yeast is *NOT* the same thing as Nutritional Yeast. It is used for brewing beer and is very nutrient rich, but it is bitter and should not be used in cooking/baking as it will impart a nasty flavor. It is usually sold as a supplement, not for cooking.

Nutritional Yeast is delicious and has a cheesy, nutty sort of flavor. It's also packed full of nutrients and is often used in cooking.

But they are not interchangeable! That could seriously ruin a dish! =D

[Koalamom]

Nutrient wise I heard that nutritional yeast has synthetic vitamins added, but brewers yeast is all naturally occurring vitamins. And Lewis Labs is the only good brand to buy because it is the only one on the market that is non-gmo.

[LionessMom]

so if i am making cookies that require brewer's yeast, i should just use nutritional yeast?

[siobhang]

Originally Posted by LionessMom

so if i am making cookies that require brewer's yeast, i should just use nutritional yeast?

GIVE ME THE RECIPE PLEASE!!!!

I make bread from the spent grains, so I totally need something to do with the brewer's yeast too, just for more crunch points! ; )

[LionessMom]

Originally Posted by siobhang

GIVE ME THE RECIPE PLEASE!!!!

I make bread from the spent grains, so I totally need something to do with the brewer's yeast too, just for more crunch points! ; )

it is the lactation cookies

http://www.recipezaar.com/Oatmeal-Ch...rujillo-192346

[siobhang]

Originally Posted by LionessMom

it is the lactation cookies

http://www.recipezaar.com/Oatmeal-Ch...rujillo-192346

brewer's yeast AND flax seed meal. Oh, the joy!

I assume the flour is all purpose?

[Baby_Cakes]

Ack! No!

They aren't the same thing!!

Brewers yeast is known to help w/lactation. Nutritional yeast doesn't have anything to do w/it! I know Wegmans sells Brewers yeast. BTW, lactation cookies are great and work wonders!! and they're tasty!!

[LionessMom]

Originally Posted by siobhang

brewer's yeast AND flax seed meal. Oh, the joy!

I assume the flour is all purpose?

i am assuming so.

Originally Posted by Baby_Cakes

They aren't the same thing!!

Brewers yeast is known to help w/lactation. Nutritional yeast doesn't have anything to do w/it! I know Wegmans sells Brewers yeast. BTW, lactation cookies are great and work wonders!! and they're tasty!!

i dont really need the help so much but they sound yummy. i know that the regular oatmeal cookies that i make help with production too. if i eat 4 the night before then the next morning i feel like bursting. maybe i can get the same thing with less cookies if i make these.

so i will look around here for some real brewer's yeast. the health food store in my little town did not have it and thought nutrirional yeast was the same. i will try the health hut in the big town near here.