Yeasts
Level 1 — Generally 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