Raw Essentials Yeast Extract Powder – Umami Flavor Enhancer for Broths, Soups, Sauces, and Plant Based Dishes – 8 Ounce Bottle

Read the few available reviews and wasn't sure what to expect but I have no complaints! This is a standard, clump-free yeast extract like the type I've used before for culturing probiotics and home brewing. It has the usual characteristic smell (yeast extract has an odor which I'm very used to, but I know it turns off some people), it dissolves easily, and microorganisms seem to find it very tasty lol. *Please just make sure this type of product is what you want: "Yeast extract" is NOT the same as "nutritional yeast flakes." The flakes taste and smell very mild, almost like a subtle grated cheese, so...if i were looking for a healthy condiment for my food, I'd get that for sure (plus it's generally cheaper by weight, too! :) But this stuff, "yeast extract," is much, much better for culturing because it's processed differently — it dissolves quickly & completely and is easier for the little microorganisms to eat. This is a great value for yeast extract.

Smells and tastes like good quality yeast extract. Can be used in food for flavoring and in homebrewing as a yeast nutrient. I use it for both. Please note this is yeast *extract*, which is dried autolyzed yeast - not to be confused with nutritional yeast. This product has a more intense umami flavor, and is an excellent (and natural) substitute for MSG in cooking. The smell is pretty intense, but it doesn't carry over into the food if used in the proper amount - a little goes a long way. Make sure the jar is tightly sealed after each use. If you have a vacuum sealer with a jar adapter, I recommend sealing it in a Mason jar. That way it will remain fresh for a very long time. This is a good value for the price. Recommended.

I got this to make homemade smoked sausage without adding MSG to it. I’m just NOT putting MSG in my own sausage. This still provides that umami flavor profile without the headaches or the addictive tendencies MSG seems to generate (once you have a little MSG, you want a whole lot more). Great smell and texture. Has actual nutrients unlike the purely chemical MSG products. Good value, quality product, that came quickly and sealed fully.

Very flavorful, easy to measure. Great add to soups and broth.

Great to add to your cooking, gives an umami taste to your cooking.

It arrived with the seal broken, and it smells so awful I can't even describe it here.

A little goes a long way but adds a rich, savory flavor to stews, soups and gravy.

I was excited to try this product as I had seen great reviews about yeast extract in the past, but it smells like horrible rotten eggs! It tastes very similar to nutritional yeast, but I could smell rotten eggs each time I lifted my fork. I only used a very small amount but I won’t be using it again unfortunately.