Listing and annotation: Yeast—When used as food or a fermentation agent in products labeled as “organic,” yeast must be organic if its end use is for human consumption; nonorganic yeast may be used when organic yeast is not commercially available. Growth on petrochemical substrate and sulfite waste liquor is prohibited. For smoked yeast, nonsynthetic smoke flavoring process must be documented.
Use: As a natural non-agricultural product allowed as an ingredient/processing aid in or on processed products labeled as "organic" or "made with (specified organic ingredients/food groups)".
Common applications: Autolysate ● The concentrated, nonextracted partially soluble digest obtained from food-grade yeasts. Solubilization is accomplished with enzymes. Food-grade salts and enzymes may also be added. Individual products may be in grains powder, flake or paste form It is used as a flavoring agent or enhancer, a protein source and as a binder.
Reference: 7 CFR 205.605(a)
Date listed: 2002
Sunset Date: 10/21/2017