Nutritional yeast.....which brand?

[BrooksNYC]

Hi, folks. My latest discovery — despite having been a vegetarian for thirty-four years — is nutritional yeast. Don't ask me what rock I've been hiding under, because I wouldn't know where to begin. So many years, so many rocks.

; )

I recently got turned onto a Parmesan-like product called "Parma!" (specifically, the Chipotle Cayenne flavor — deelish). It's pricey, unfortunately, so I'd like to try making it from scratch.

Which brings me to my question: Which brand of nutritional yeast to buy? I've narrowed down my choices to two:

Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula T6635 — $37.00 [32 oz.]
Bob's Red Mill T6635 Large Flake Yeast — $31.75 [32 oz.]

Does anyone here have an opinion about Bob's and Red Star? Red Star is more expensive than Bob's, as you can see. Am willing to buy the higher-priced Red Star, if the product is superior.

Finally (although I can't vouch for it) here's a recipe for homemade Chipotle Parma, snatched from vegweb.com:

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=312...

Thanks for your input!

[onceadaylily]

This topic came up recently, and, like mvi, goodhealthgourmet had a recommendation for a bulk bin option (in the latter case, for the Braggs), but along with a suggestion for another brand.

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/8451...

[BrooksNYC]

Thanks so much for the link, onceadaylily. A valuable and informative thread. Have added KAL brand to my list of candidates.

The two brands I mentioned in my original post get great reviews on Amazon. I may have to bite the bullet and pick of a pound of each.

[mvi]

I buy it in bulk from the bins at my local co-op. So I need to find out the brand for you. Just sprinkled some on my cauliflower for dinner!

[BrooksNYC]

At your convenience, mvi.......no rush. And yes, I'd be interested to know. Thanks!

[noya]

we like Bragg nutritional yeast. You may want to consider that one as well

[BrooksNYC]

Thank you, noya. Added to the list!

Anyone else want to weigh in?