FAEX EXTRACT- ▸ Food flavoring: Savory/umami seasoning ingredient
- ▸ Seasoning blends: Flavor base for processed foods
- ▸ Culture media: Nutrient source for microbiology
- ▸ Fermentation: Nitrogen/vitamin source in bioprocessing
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Request SDS →Yeast extract (CAS 8013-01-2) is the concentrated soluble fraction obtained from autolyzed yeast cells. It is used as a savory (umami) flavoring and seasoning ingredient in food manufacturing and as a nutrient-rich nitrogen and vitamin source in microbiological culture and fermentation media.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is yeast extract the same as MSG?
No. Yeast extract (CAS 8013-01-2) is the concentrated soluble fraction of autolyzed yeast cells and naturally contains glutamates plus peptides, amino acids, and nucleotides. MSG is the isolated monosodium salt of glutamic acid. They are distinct ingredients with different compositions and labeling identities.
Is yeast extract the same as nutritional yeast?
No. Yeast extract is the soluble autolysate fraction extracted from yeast cells, supplied as a paste or powder for flavoring and culture media. Nutritional yeast is whole deactivated yeast cells. They differ in form, processing, and application.
What is yeast extract used for?
It serves two main industrial roles: as a savory/umami flavoring and seasoning base in food manufacturing, and as a nitrogen, vitamin, and amino-acid source in microbiological culture and fermentation media. RawSource supplies it as a bulk raw material to food and bioprocessing manufacturers.
Is yeast extract water soluble?
Yes. Yeast extract is the soluble fraction recovered from autolyzed yeast and dissolves readily in water, which is why it is used in liquid seasonings and as a nutrient component in aqueous culture and fermentation media.
How is bulk yeast extract supplied and what does it cost?
RawSource supplies yeast extract in bulk powder and paste formats in industrial pack sizes, with CoA and SDS available. Pricing depends on grade, format, and volume; request a current bulk quote rather than relying on a list price.