Question 1

There are 2 different images for the Nutrititon facts, with very different stats. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

That is not all that is different - one label shows no added B vitamins and the other shows that it has added B vitamins which may or may not be synthetic and also contribute to a bitter flavor.  Amazon needs to fix these product images to reflect what they are in fact shipping.

Question 2

Can someone explain how folic acid and b12 can be included in a yeast w/o fortification?

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No, B12 is not made by animals. B12 is a bacteria that is found in the intestinal tract of the animals that ate that bacteria on their plant foods; however, if they have ever had antibiotics, it is wiped out. Same for us. That is why there are several vegans and non-vegans alike that are deficient in B12. For vegans, they can get it obviously from a supplement, or if they grow their own food and pick it right from the plant without washing it there will be tons of microbiomes on that food including B12.

Question 3

What is the yeast grown on?  And Where?

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This is what is written on the Foods Alive website:
 Our Nutritional Yeast supplier is NGE CERTIFIED (certified non-genetically engineered).
GMO testing has shown there is no GMO protein or DNA in the raw materials used as the growth substrate. The Nutritional Yeast is considered non-GMO, following EEC regulations. They contain no GMO enzymes, have not been solvent-extracted, synthetically preserved or irradiated. They contain no artificial flavors or colors. There is no sewer sludge, petrochemical substrate, or sulfite waste liquor involved with any step of production. These products comply with NOP regulation 205.605(a)(20) and with 7 CFR 205.301(b&c).

Question 4

Why are the vitamin levels of the bigger non fortified bag different from the levels of the smaller bag per? The copper and zinc are especially high.

Accepted Answer

There was an error on the larger size bags. The info on the smaller bags is the correct info. We are working to get the larger bags corrected.

ASIN	B007UZ5LQG
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#273,112 in Grocery & Gourmet Foods ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Foods ) #42 in Nutritional Yeast
Brand	Foods Alive
Brand Name	Foods Alive
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 5,659 Reviews
Diet Type	Vegetarian
Global Trade Identification Number	00891551000478
Item Form	Flakes
Item Weight	170 Grams
Number of Items	1
Package Information	Bag
UPC	891551000478
Unit Count	170 Grams

Foods Alive Nutritional Yeast Flakes, Vegetarian Support Formula, 6 Ounce

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