This pantry staple is a secret weapon for plant-based cooking. MICHELLE LEE PHOTOGRAPHY/GETTY IMAGES Nutritional yeast—or “nooch,” as it’s lovingly referred to by fans—is an indispensable ingredient ...

Pretty much everyone in your life has a mason jar or little Trader Joe’s bag filled with little yellow flakes — and they seem to put it on everything. If you’ve never tried nutritional yeast before, ...

Nutritional yeast consist of dead yeast cells and has a cheesy, nutty flavor. Nutritional yeast is high in protein, B vitamins, and other nutrients that boost your immune system. You can add ...

Nutritional yeast, colloquially called "nooch," is a long-time vegetarian and vegan staple. Its cheesy flavor, coupled with its protein and B Vitamins, makes it a heavy hitter in plant-based diets.

While “nooch” is a relatively new term, nutritional yeast has been around for decades. According to NPR, the product hit shelves in 1950 and became popular with hippies in the late 1960s and 1970s.

Nutritional yeast — or “nooch” as it’s sometimes called — is a deactivated yeast that’s packed with vitamins and minerals. Because it’s deactivated, it can’t be used for fermentation in the way that ...