New findings of medical umami research
Umami is not only a topic of special interest in the culinary world; research into the medical benefits of umami [...]
News Yeast extract in food production – the natural ingredient
For over 50 years, yeast extract has been used in food production to round off the taste of savoury products [...]
Natural origin – the production of yeast extract and other condiments
All over the world and in all cultures, foods are seasoned. In Asian countries, fish and soy sauces are often [...]
Savoury enjoyment – Yeast extract adds aromatic taste to vegetarian dishes
„Every top chef knows that the overall taste impression of a dish can be enhanced by adding a pinch of [...]
How much glutamate is in foods and dishes?
Tomatoes, peas, mushrooms and many protein-rich and matured foods naturally contain glutamate – and therefore taste. It is frequently even [...]
Natural yeast – the nutritious basis for yeast extract
The ingredient yeast extract is obtained from natural yeast. Yeasts are single-celled micro-organisms which belong to the fungus family and can [...]
Expert interview: “We are all hardwired for ‘umami’ from infancy”
Many people are unaware that “glutamate” is present in all protein-rich foods in the form of the amino acid glutamic [...]
How yeast and yeast extract make our food even tastier
Yeast is used in the production of various tasty foods and drinks. Even though the flavour of unprocessed yeast may taste [...]
Glutamate – a natural amino acid
Many consumers immediately think of the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate when they hear the term “glutamate”. What most people are [...]
Safety of yeast extract and glutamate
The amino acid glutamate, which occurs in numerous foodstuffs, does not represent a health risk. This is generally true no [...]
