Engevita

Nutritional Yeast Flakes

Barcode 5016084000374

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No — Nutritional Yeast Flakes is not ultra-processed.

The product consists of dried inactive yeast with added B vitamins and zinc. These are basic nutrients used for fortification, without industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other cosmetic additives associated with ultra-processing in the NOVA system.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

dried inactive yeast (99%)
OK

thiamine (vitamin b1)

A water-soluble vitamin important for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function; widely used as a dietary supplement or fortifying nutrient.
OK

riboflavin (b2)

Vitamin B2 used as a fortifying nutrient in foods; a natural component of some ingredients and commonly added in fortification.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

An essential water-soluble B vitamin involved in energy metabolism; often used as a nutrient supplement or fortificant in foods.
OK

pantothenic acid (b5)

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), an essential nutrient used for fortification and nutritional supplementation.
OK

pyridoxine (vitamin b6)

A water-soluble B vitamin that functions as a coenzyme in amino acid, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism; supports energy production and nervous system health.
OK

biotin (b7)
OK

folic acid (b9) cyanocobalamin (b12)
OK

zinc sulfate

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Common questions about Nutritional Yeast Flakes

Is Nutritional Yeast Flakes ultra-processed?

No — Nutritional Yeast Flakes by Engevita is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product consists of dried inactive yeast with added B vitamins and zinc. These are basic nutrients used for fortification, without industrial sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or other cosmetic additives associated with ultra-processing in the NOVA system.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.