Verschil Biergist (Brewer's Yeast) en Edelgist (Nutritional Yeast):
Brewer's Yeast (Biergist):
Brewer's yeast is used for making beer. It has the ability to ferment the raw materials used for manufacturing beer.
The characteristic bitter flavor of brewer's yeast comes in beer. Recipes prepared with brewer's yeast have strong taste.
Brewer's yeast can be consumed by all, i.e vegetarians, vegans and non vegetarians.
Chromium content is higher in brewer's yeast. It's due to this reason that diabetic patients are asked to consume brewer's yeast.
Selenium and potassium are present in brewer's yeast.
Brewer's yeast have the essential amino acids.
Brewer's yeast is a rich source of glucan and fiber.
The levels of vitamin B in brewer's yeast is less than that of nutritional yeast.
Brewer's yeast is usually consumed for improving health conditions
Nutritional Yeast (Edelgist):
It's specifically used for making parmesan cheese and faux cheese. Nutritional cheese is not used in the beer industry.
Nutritional yeast has cheesy and nutty flavor. It has extensive use in the dairy industry owing to the creamy texture it has.
Vegans and vegetarians prefer consuming nutritional yeast as its nutritional value is much higher.
Amount of chromium present in nutritional yeast is less than that of Brewer's yeast.
The quantity of potassium is less than Brewer's yeast. Nutritional yeast is devoid of selenium.
Nutritional yeast comprises all the essential amino acids (18). This makes it an excellent supplement for muscle growth.
The amount of glucan and fiber present in nutritional yeast is less than brewer's yeast.
Nutritional yeast contains high amounts of vitamin B, which is why it forms a significant part of vegan and vegetarian diet..
Nutritional yeast, although has health benefits, is used mostly for culinary purposes.