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Yeast Autolyzed

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Yeast Autolyzed is a flavor enhancer — Source of free glutamate for food industry

What it does

Source of free glutamate for food industry

Where you'll see it

flavoring applications

What the research says

Primary source of MSG-equivalent free glutamate; concerns for MSG-sensitive individuals

Regulatory status

  • Notes: Hidden source of free glutamate/MSG

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): autolyzed yeast extract is also the primary source of monosodium glutamate for the food industry