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Baker'S Yeast Extract

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Baker'S Yeast Extract is a flavor enhancer — Bouillon-type brothy taste in soups, sauces, broths, stocks, bouillon

What it does

Bouillon-type brothy taste in soups, sauces, broths, stocks, bouillon

Where you'll see it

Soups, sauces, broths, stocks, bouillon

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): The amino acids present add a bouillon-type brothy taste without adding any specific notes