Yeast Extract (Food Grade) | Natural Flavor Enhancer & Nutrient Source
Yeast Extract – Food Grade
Natural Umami Flavour Enhancer for Food & Beverage Applications
Product Identification
Chemical & Physical Information
Product Name: Yeast Extract – Food Grade
Catalogue Number: ASF-3014
Source: Autolysed yeast cells
Form: Free-flowing powder
Grade: Food Grade
Product Description
Yeast Extract – Food Grade is a high-quality natural flavour enhancer produced through the controlled autolysis of yeast cells. This process releases naturally occurring amino acids, peptides, nucleotides, and B-group vitamins, delivering a rich umami and savoury flavour profile.
Widely used across the food industry, yeast extract enhances taste, depth, and mouthfeel without the need for artificial additives. It is suitable for clean-label formulations, plant-based foods, and traditional savoury products.
Ausamics Food Grade Yeast Extract is manufactured to ensure excellent solubility, consistent flavour performance, and batch-to-batch reliability.
Principle of the Ingredient
Functional Components
Free Amino Acids: Contribute savoury and umami taste
Peptides: Enhance flavour depth and mouthfeel
Nucleotides: Synergistic umami enhancement
B-Group Vitamins: Naturally occurring nutritional components
Typical Characteristics
Ingredient Properties
Appearance: Light yellow to brownish-yellow powder
Solubility: Freely soluble in water
Flavour Profile: Savoury, umami
Odour: Mild, characteristic
Typical Applications
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Seasonings and sauces
Soups, broths, and bouillons
Snacks and ready-to-eat meals
Alternative Proteins & Functional Foods
Plant-based and meat analogue products
Fermented foods and savoury formulations
Functional beverages
Key Features
Product Advantages
Food grade quality – suitable for human consumption
Excellent water solubility
Natural source of umami flavour
Free from artificial additives
Non-GMO
Allergen-free
Vegan-friendly
Storage & Stability
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place
Keep container tightly sealed
Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
Shelf life: 3 years from date of production under recommended storage conditions
Packaging Information
Available Pack Sizes
500 g
1 kg
5 kg
10 kg
Bulk quantities available upon request
Intended Use
Regulatory Statement
Supplied as a food-grade ingredient intended for use in food and beverage manufacturing.
Not supplied as a finished food product.
Quality & Supply Assurance
Manufacturing & Documentation
Manufactured under controlled food-grade quality systems
Consistent batch-to-batch flavour performance
Specification sheet available upon request
Technical support provided by Ausamics Life Science