Yeast Extract Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Yeast Extract, CAS number 8013-01-2, is a food additive used as safe food flavour enhancer as it contains glutamic acid which has the same effect as monosodium glutamate in solution with sodium ions. It is manufactured through extraction from yeast, available as White-light yellow powder.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this food flavour.

Suggested Dosage

As Yeast Extract is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Yeast Extract for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Yeast Extract could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Yeast Extract in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Yeast Extract for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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