What is YESTEIN™?
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 better than 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
Sustainable & 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
Quality Attributes
Suitable for vegans, vegetarians and flexitarians
Allergen-free (free of gluten, dairy, soy)
Clean-label: Non-GMO, no pesticides, no antibiotics, no hormones
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.
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