Where does nutritional yeast come from?
The answer will surprise you! Nutritional yeast is harvested as a fungus that grows on molasses or other growth mediums that come from sucrose.
Is this product kid-friendly?
You bet! It is 100% kid-friendly, and a lot of parents find it super useful to motivate kids to eat their greens. Sprinkle some on your kiddo’s veggies and they’ll probably ask you for more!
What other ingredients does Boku add to the Umami product?
What are the ingredients? We enhance both the nutritional value and taste of our Umami with hemp seeds, sesame seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and himalayan pink salt.
Is nutritional yeast the same the kind of yeast that goes into bread starters?
It's unlike brewers yeast! Unlike brewer’s yeast, nutritional yeast goes through a heating and drying process that deactivates it, so it's not actually alive. It does not have the same fermented flavor as active yeasts, but instead is mildly sweet and savory all at once.
How should I use Boku's Umami products?
Versatility versatility! Put on any food that you want to add a savory and robust snap to. Use Umami seasoning to replace salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese or any other seasonal topping. It’ll become your new favorite flavor, with tons of health benefits to boot. Since nutritional yeast is so...
What are the benefits of nutritional yeast?
So many benefits! Nutritional yeast is packed with a wide range of B-vitamins, proteins, and fibers. In fact, it’s a complete protein with all 18 amino acids, including the 9 essential amino acids. It’s a great choice for vegetarians that want to supplement their diet with B vitamins that mostly...
What exactly is “umami”?
Lesser known of the five tastes.. Umami is the lesser known of the five tastes, along with sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. Umami is nutty and savory, meaty and brothy. This unique flavor comes from the amino acid glutamate, which shows up in miso, mushrooms, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and a...
What’s nutritional yeast?
Incase you didn't know! Nutritional yeast is a deactivated powdered yeast with a pleasant umami flavor. It is a delicious and versatile seasoning that provides an added heap of nutrients to every meal.
What is the New Boku Umami product?
Yum! The Boku Umami Super Spice Seasoning is a 100% vegan, organic blend of nutritional yeast and delicious spices to add extra savoriness and zing to a wide variety of snacks and meals.
