Posted by IsoM on November 28, 2002, at 0:08:52
In reply to Re: IsoM - a question for you - IsoM, posted by BekkaH on November 27, 2002, at 20:27:12
Bekka, I can only go by what I've read about the differences & haven't actually watched the processing or visited any plants producing these yeasts but I'll share what I know.
Brewer's yeast originally got its name as it was the yeast (Saccharomyces) leftover from brewing & when it's been inactivated (killed by heat), it's rich in many nutrients. Because it was left over from the brewing process, it was somewhat bitter due to hops used in beer making. Different nutritional yeasts are the same kind of organism, Saccharomyces, but grown on different mediums like nutrient-rich molasses. It changes the flavour for the better with less bitterness. Some are higher in nutrients than others but they're comparibly similar.
My cats have been eating the same yeast as me for many years. They love it & will rip open a container if they can smell it. They'll lick up the flakes alone. Along with their regular foods, they have some strange tastes like raw beans & broccoli. One has a lot of different veggies he loves. And they, like your friend's cat, have the shiniest fur, cleanest ears, brightest eyes, & are never sick or troubled by fleas or mites. But I give other supplements to my cats too. I've had friends surprised at how old my cats were, thinking one of them was still a kitten as she's so perky & playful still (she is the baby at 8 1/2 years & SHE thinks she's still a kitten).
If you taste brewer's yeast & some other nutritional yeasts, you'll find one which you like more than others. It's a good idea to pick one you enjoy or you may not stick to it.
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