Nutritional food yeast is cultivated specifically for use as a supplement, is dried at higher temperatures than baking yeast. This process totally inactivates the yeast's leavening ability. Many individuals who have trouble digesting yeasted or fermented foods find they have no difficulty with this product and, because it is grown on a molasses medium contains no gluten. It also contains no dairy products, sugar or preservatives. it's easy to incorporate Bob's Red Mill nutritional yeast into your daily diet. Many people simple add a teaspoon or two to their favorite morning juice or cereal. Because its flavor is so delicious, it readily lends itself to a wide variety of culinary applications. For a great tasting, nutritious snack, dust it liberally over hot popcorn. You can use it as a seasoning for salads, sauces, gravies, soups, casseroles, burgers and spreads. Sprinkle it over spaghetti, pizza, or other dishes.