Torula Yeast

Torula yeast is a nutritional yeast (Candida utilis) that is typically prepared by growing yeast cells in media containing simple carbohydrates, such as molasses and corn syrup. The yeast cells are harvested, cleaned, filtered, and dried. Torula yeast is usually used to enhance flavor.

Major Health Benefits

Torula Yeast contains a number of B vitamins as well as minerals such as: iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, manganese, and magnesium.1 Torula yeast contains vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) and may also contain biotin (vitamin B7).2,3

References

  1. Reeves PG, Leary PD, Gregoire BR, Finley JW, Lindlauf JE, Johnson LK. Selenium bioavailability from buckwheat bran in rats fed a modified AIN-93G torula yeast-based diet. J Nutr. 2005 Nov;135(11):2627-33.PMID: 16251622.
  2. Poston JM, Hemmings BA. Cobalamins and cobalamin-dependent enzymes in Candida utilis. J Bacteriol. 1979 Dec;140(3):1013-6.PMID: 574865; PMCID: PMC216746.
  3. Hong YR, Chen YL, Farh L, Yang WJ, Liao CH, Shiuan D. Recombinant Candida utilis for the production of biotin. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2006 Jun;71(2):211-21. Epub 2005 Sep 30. PubMed PMID: 16195795.