Yeast extract

Yeast extract (CAS 8013-01-2) is a concentrated, water-soluble fraction derived from yeast cells, produced through autolysis or hydrolysis.

Where is Yeast extract used?

• Food manufacturing: umami depth in soups, sauces and seasonings
• Snack coatings and processed meats: replaces or reduces added MSG
• Fermentation and cell culture media: nitrogen and growth-factor source for microbial culture
• Pharmaceutical and biotech: defined nutrient supplement in cell culture and fermentation broth formulations
• Animal feed: specialty feed additives and palatability enhancers for young animal nutrition
• It delivers amino acids, peptides, B-vitamins and nucleotides in a single ingredient.

Good to know: Autolyzed and hydrolyzed variants are available depending on the target application and flavor or nutrient profile required.

Commercial specifications

• Customer-defined protein or nucleotide content requirements supported