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Yeast Extract

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GFreeMO Proficient
GFreeMO
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I am wondering what exactly yeast extract is. I made some soup using Progresso Chicken Broth. It is labeled gluten free. I am wondering however about the yeast extract. I have read that it is made from barley. Is this correct and if so, how can this product be gluten free.

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JenniLu Newbie
JenniLu
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Yeast extract, like MSG, often contains free glutamic acid. I avoid autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, & MSG. Not because they contain gluten, but because of the free glutamic acid. MSG can make you feel ill too, if you are sensitive to it. I can tell the difference anyway.

sa1937 Community Regular
sa1937
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I don't know exactly what yeast extract is but I do know Progresso chicken broth is safe and I use it all the time (as well as their beef broth). I do trust General Mills with their labeling.

GFreeMO Proficient
GFreeMO
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I trust General Mills as well. I use the Progresso Broths all the time and I really love the Chicken Corn Chowder soup. I was just wondering what yeast extract is b/c I have read that it's made from barley. Theirs must not be or I would be sick right now. Anyone know what yeast extract is and where it comes from?

sa1937 Community Regular
sa1937
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I trust General Mills as well. I use the Progresso Broths all the time and I really love the Chicken Corn Chowder soup. I was just wondering what yeast extract is b/c I have read that it's made from barley. Theirs must not be or I would be sick right now. Anyone know what yeast extract is and where it comes from?

I googled it and came up with a couple of links. Actually it's not something we'd add in a hundred years if we cooked totally from scratch. I checked and it's also in the Pacific Foods gluten-free beef broth I bought today.

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Lisa Mentor
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psawyer Proficient
psawyer
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Although barley can be used in the process to create yeast extract, the amount of barley prolamin (avenin) is less than one part per million in the result. When the percentage of the product that is represented by the yeast extract is considered, the final product contains at most a few parts per billion of avenin--far, far below detectable levels. Yeast extract, and autolyzed yeast, are not things that I worry about.

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GFreeMO Proficient
GFreeMO
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Thanks everyone for the info. My chicken and rice casserole would not be the same without Progresso broth.

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GlutenFreeCeliacChick44124 Newbie
GlutenFreeCeliacChick44124
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Has anyone evet tried Progresso's French Onion Soup, it says Gluten Free, but I was just wondering if there was any bad experences. Thanks!

sa1937 Community Regular
sa1937
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Has anyone evet tried Progresso's French Onion Soup, it says Gluten Free, but I was just wondering if there was any bad experences. Thanks!

Yes, I've used it without any problems.

cap6 Enthusiast
cap6
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I use the cram of mushroom in recipes with no problems. yummy!

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Rick Borchert Newbie
Rick Borchert
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Although barley can be used in the process to create yeast extract, the amount of barley prolamin (avenin) is less than one part per million in the result. When the percentage of the product that is represented by the yeast extract is considered, the final product contains at most a few parts per billion of avenin--far, far below detectable levels. Yeast extract, and autolyzed yeast, are not things that I worry about.

Hi Peter,

 

Is this still your position? I see it matches what the University of Chicago says here:

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but this dietician makes a strong case for "maybe" because it depends on the source of the yeast and recommends checking with the manufacturer to be sure:

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Thanks for the great site,

Rick

psawyer Proficient
psawyer
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Hi, Rick, and welcome to the forum.
 
My position on this question has not changed.
 
The dietitian you reference has limited credibility in my books because of over-the-top claims like this one. The numbers cited are from Marmite, a product known to be made from spent yeast from the brewing process ("brewers yeast"). We know that isn't safe for us. Further, in Marmite, the yeast extract is not an incidental ingredient, it is the main ingredient.
 
Despite it not being required by FALCPA, most manufacturers in the US voluntarily label any gluten source, including barley. That list includes (among others) Campbell's, Con Agra, General Mills, Hormel, Kraft, Nestle, Unilever, and all their owned brands. As the dietitian noted, in Canada disclosure is mandatory.

So, again, my position remains unchanged.

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