Dairy alternatives

Nutritional yeast 是纯素的吗？

纯素

Yes — nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast grown on molasses.

关键事实

裁定: 纯素
类别: Dairy alternatives
也列为: Nutritional yeast
最佳替代品: Certified vegan alternatives

为什么

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a fungus, not an animal. Most brands are fortified with B12 produced by bacterial fermentation, which is also vegan. A few unfortified versions contain no B12 at all, which matters nutritionally rather than ethically.

标签上要检查什么

The ingredient list on your own pack — Nutritional yeast recipes differ by country and change over time
Milk, whey, casein, lactose, egg, honey, gelatin, carmine (E120) and shellac (E904) in the list
"May contain milk" is an allergen cross-contamination note, not an ingredient — most vegans still buy it

用它来替代

Certified vegan alternativesOwn-brand vegan-labelled versions

常见问题

Is Nutritional yeast certified vegan?

Certification is separate from the recipe. Many products with no animal ingredients carry no vegan mark because the maker will not rule out shared production lines. Check the pack for a registered vegan trademark, and treat the ingredient list as the primary evidence.

Does the answer change between countries?

Often, yes. The same brand name can use different fats, emulsifiers, colours or whey depending on the plant that made it, so always read the local label rather than an answer written for another market.