autolyzed yeast extract
- noun
- /ˈɔːtəˌlaɪzd jiːst ɪkˈstrækt/
- Specialized
:
extracto de levadura autolizado
- Vegan chefs often use autolyzed yeast extract to create savory depth in dishes.
Examples
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The label listed autolyzed yeast extract among the ingredients for added flavor.
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People sensitive to MSG sometimes also avoid products containing autolyzed yeast extract.
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Many soups contain autolyzed yeast extract for flavor.
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The label lists autolyzed yeast extract as an ingredient.
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Many packaged snacks use autolyzed yeast extract to enhance their savory flavor.
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The chef added autolyzed yeast extract to the soup to achieve a rich, umami taste.
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You can find autolyzed yeast extract in many vegetarian products for added flavor.
Synonyms
2
7.5
A strong, salty dark brown spread made from yeast for toast or sandwiches
How Savory
- Specialized
1
3.6
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
3.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Each constituent directly contributes to the overall meaning: 'autolyzed' = broken down by its own enzymes, 'yeast' = the organism, and 'extract' = a concentrated substance, so a learner can infer an extract made from yeast that has been self-broken down (used as a flavoring). Although the term is technical, its structure is fully compositional and predictable from the parts, making it understandable to someone who knows the constituent words.
Etymology
Autolyzed yeast extract comes from letting yeast cells break down by themselves, which is what autolyzed means, and then collecting the strong extract they make. That's why food makers use it as a 'flavor enhancer' to add a deep 'savory' taste.