Nutritional Yeast: Is It Gluten Free?
Gluten verdict for Nutritional Yeast: Gluten Free
Gluten Free
Nutritional Yeast
Deactivated yeast grown on molasses or beet, sold as savoury flakes. It is gluten free. Do not confuse it with brewer's yeast, which can be a beer-brewing by-product and is not gluten free unless labelled so.
Where You Will Find It
Vegan cooking, savoury seasonings, cheese substitutes
Guidance for Coeliac Disease
Nutritional yeast is gluten free. Check it is not a beer-derived brewer's yeast.
Label reading tip: In Australia, allergen summary statements are mandatory under FSANZ. Look for the bold allergen declaration near the ingredients list. In the US, check for "Contains: wheat" or similar statements required by the FDA.
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