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Yeasts

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Yeasts is a other — Fungi source of folic acid and flavor enhancer

What it does

Fungi source of folic acid and flavor enhancer

Where you'll see it

farina, cornmeal, bakery products, hot dogs, hamburger, cheeses, ketchup

Benefits

Dietary source of folic acid

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): fungi that is a dietary source of folic acid; produces enzymes that will convert sugar to alcohol and carbon dioxide