Yeast extract is a natural product derived from edible yeasts rich in protein. According to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, it is produced through modern biotechnological processes like autolysis, enzymatic hydrolysis, separation, and concentration. These processes break down and refine the proteins, nucleic acids, and other components within the yeast cells. Yeast extract appears as a brown, soluble paste or light yellow powder with a rich nutritional profile. As an important yeast derivative, it finds widespread applications in the food industry.
The Multifaceted Functions of Yeast Extract
1. Flavor Enhancement and Salt Reduction
Yeast extract such as Angeoboost can intensify the natural flavors of food while enhancing overall taste. It allows for reducing sodium content in foods without compromising flavor or mouthfeel, making it an ideal choice for low-sodium seasonings and premium soy sauces.
2. Masking Off-Flavors and Fishy Odors
With its rich peptide content, yeast extract can counteract and balance unpleasant odors and tastes, such as fishy flavors in meat and seafood products, beany notes, astringency from additives, and greasy mouthfeel in baked goods.
3. Imparting a Rich Mouthfeel and Assisting Sugar Reduction
In beverages, yeast extract like Angeotide can enhance the rich mouthfeel of plant-based protein drinks, mask beany flavors in soymilk, astringency in tea, and bitterness in cocoa. It can also assist in reducing sugar content by 15-20% when used with sweeteners like steviol glycosides, making it suitable for low-sugar or sugar-free drinks.
4. Improving Coloring and Crispiness
Due to its polysaccharide content, yeast extract can improve coloring and crispiness in baked goods. Studies show that adding beta-glucans from yeast extract to crisp breads and cookies can reduce fat content by 5%, while also supporting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
A Promising Market Outlook
As consumer demand for healthy eating options continues to rise, along with concerns about food safety and nutritional value, yeast extract has emerged as a premium choice that balances taste and health. Packed with flavor compounds and nutrients, it enhances flavors, reduces salt without compromising taste, and assists in sugar reduction. This advantage also benefits food companies in flavor innovation and competitive edge. According to market forecasts, the global yeast and yeast extract market is poised for continued growth, with the Asia-Pacific region expected to capture the largest market share.
In summary, as a natural and safe food ingredient, yeast extract offers multiple advantages in enhancing food taste, reducing salt and sugar content, harmonizing flavors, and improving texture. It is well-positioned to become the next generation of "kitchen black technology" in the food industry.
(Source: FoodTalks)
About Angel Yeast
Founded in 1986, Angel Yeast Co., Ltd specializes in the production of yeast and yeast derivatives. Its product range includes baker's yeast and ingredients, Chinese dim sum and seasoning, savory yeast extract, human health, animal nutrition, plant nutrition, distilled spirits and biofuels, microbial nutrition and enzymes. At present, Angel Yeast has 11 international advanced production bases in China, Egypt and Russia, and provides products and services for more than 150 countries and regions globally.
About Angel Yeast Extract-Savoury:
Angel YE (yeast extract) made from edible yeast, by degradation the protein and nucleic acid in the yeast cells into nutritional seasonings with the application of modern biotechnology, has the advantages of increasing the fresh flavor, reducing salt, balancing the odor, strong tolerance and food properties, which promotes the global healthy operation of salt reduction and "clean label ".
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