Fermented Yeast Protein 80% - YESTEIN™

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

China

Ingredient Name

Yeast Protein

Food Ingredients Functions

Protein Source

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Protein Source

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Proteins & Amino Acids,

Supplements & Functional Ingredients

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Functional Ingredients,

Proteins & Amino Acids

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Improves Muscle Strength

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

Antibiotics-free,

Clean Label,

Gluten-free,

Hormones-free,

Non-GMO,

Pesticide-free,

Solvent-free,

Sustainable,

Vegan

Food Ingredients Features

High Quality

Product Highlights

• Meeting the demands of the growing alt-protein trend along with a transition of eating habits to reduced animal consumption, YESTEIN™ serves as a high-quality, vegan bioavailable protein source.
• 100% Yeast protein extracted from fermentation of Yeast - Saccharomyces cerevisiae with two technology patents
• Excellent high-quality protein plus good source of B- Vitamins, minerals, and fiber
• Contains > 80% Protein with PDCAAS=1 and PER >2, same as WPC and betterthan all plant-based proteins
• Complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids
• Contains 23.3% BCAA, higher level than WPC and SPI
• Slow digestion to provide steady amino acid levels to prevent muscle breakdown
• Contains 17 % excellent fiber promotes the diversity of intestinal flora

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Cereals & Snacks,

Confectionery,

Convenience Foods,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods,

Nutraceuticals & Supplements,

Sports Nutrition

Food & Nutrition Applications

Confectionery Products,

Dietary Supplements,

Meal Replacers,

Pastries,

Protein Bars,

Protein Powder,

Snacks,

Sports Nutrition,

Weight Management Products

Formulation Applications

• Water-dispersible, neutral taste, off-white powder.
• Can be used in a wide variety of concepts: Sports nutrition, post-workout recovery, weight management, vegan diets, senior nutrition, and overall health.
• Feasible for foods like snacks, baked goods, confections, as well as functional foods such as protein powders, bars, and meal replacement.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

Light yellow to yellow powder

Odor

Characteristic

Taste

Characteristic

Analytical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying	max. 10.0	%	USP

Active Ingredient

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Proteins (Dry basis)	min. 80.0	%	Kjeldahl

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 30,000	CFU/g	AOAC
Yeasts and Molds	max. 1,000	CFU/g	AOAC
Escherichia Coli	Negative	CFU/g	AOAC
Salmonella	Negative	CFU/g	AOAC

Contaminants

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals	max. 10.0	ppm	ICP-MS

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Vegan

Technical Details & Test Data

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly

• Production cycles are short, highly efficient, and not influenced by climate or environment which makes the supply more reliable.
• Circular economy model processes the converted wastes to fertilizer for sugar to produce molasses as nutrients for yeast.
• Reduce water use, land use, and carbon emissions.

Technical Details

Yeast Production Realizes Recycling of Resources

The yeast industry is the model of a circular economy. The sugar cane and beet molasses are the nutrient sources of yeast, and the industrial wastewater of yeast production is the source of organic fertilizer for crop production.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

• North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

min. 2 years

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry and cool place in original intact packing.