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How did you make the cheese sauce? I use soy milk, nutritional yeast, small amounts of garlic powder and mustard, and salt. It doesn't taste quite the same as real cheese sauce, but it has a cheesiness to it.
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That is kind of what I did. I dont think the type of nutritional yeast I bought is very good perhaps. It is sort of light yellow, powdery stuff, whereas the stuff I have seen in the bulk bins looks a light brown.... perhaps I should try with that instead.
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The one I use is little yellow-brown flakes. It's probably worth trying a different brand, that might be the difference for you.
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Is it an acquired taste?</div>
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Yes, I think so. What cracks me up is on the cans I buy, it says " Wonderful nutty flavor ". Man, they're smoking some good ****.
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Is it an acquired taste?</div>
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Yes, I think so. What cracks me up is on the cans I buy, it says " Wonderful nutty flavor ". Man, they're smoking some good ****.
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I add melted Earth Balance to the mix...gives the sauce a buttery flair. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="
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With just the right combination of ingredients, mac-n-cheese made with nutritional yeast can be decent. However, it will never compare to this product:<br><br><a href="http://store.veganessentials.com/vegan-cheese-sauce-mix-by-leahey-gardens-p2604.aspx" target="_blank">http://store.veganessentials.com/veg...ens-p2604.aspx</a><br><br>
It's often out of stock (probably because it's so good). To me, it actually tastes better than real mac-n-cheese.
It's often out of stock (probably because it's so good). To me, it actually tastes better than real mac-n-cheese.
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That is kind of what I did. I dont think the type of nutritional yeast I bought is very good perhaps. It is sort of light yellow, powdery stuff, whereas the stuff I have seen in the bulk bins looks a light brown.... perhaps I should try with that instead.</div>
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The light yellow powdery kind of yeast is what you would use for a cheesy taste. The light brown powdery yeast tastes VERY different; I can't describe it, but it tastes nothing like the yellow kind (unless they're making the brown stuff in yellow now??)<br><br>
The nooch I have in mind does taste cheddar-cheesy... a lot like I remember those little cheese-flavored crackers. How were you expecting your mac-'n'-cheese to taste, and how were you disappointed?
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Freesia</strong> <a href="/forum/post/3030428"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a><br><br>
That is kind of what I did. I dont think the type of nutritional yeast I bought is very good perhaps. It is sort of light yellow, powdery stuff, whereas the stuff I have seen in the bulk bins looks a light brown.... perhaps I should try with that instead.</div>
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The light yellow powdery kind of yeast is what you would use for a cheesy taste. The light brown powdery yeast tastes VERY different; I can't describe it, but it tastes nothing like the yellow kind (unless they're making the brown stuff in yellow now??)<br><br>
The nooch I have in mind does taste cheddar-cheesy... a lot like I remember those little cheese-flavored crackers. How were you expecting your mac-'n'-cheese to taste, and how were you disappointed?
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Yes, I think so. What cracks me up is on the cans I buy, it says " Wonderful nutty flavor ". Man, they're smoking some good ****.</div>
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Yea, there are people who really don't like nutritional yeast, so I'd say it's an acquired taste.<br><br>
I like it, but no mac and "cheese" you make with nutritional yeast is going to taste just like the real thing.
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Yes, I think so. What cracks me up is on the cans I buy, it says " Wonderful nutty flavor ". Man, they're smoking some good ****.</div>
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Yea, there are people who really don't like nutritional yeast, so I'd say it's an acquired taste.<br><br>
I like it, but no mac and "cheese" you make with nutritional yeast is going to taste just like the real thing.
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^this. Also, the flakes work better than the powder for me. I too, add some margarine/oil/fat to the mix. It's not mac&cheese, but it's pretty close. I throw in some turmeric too, but that just to make it more aesthetically pleasing. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">
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Hi guys, thanks for your replies.<br><br>
Well the texture was fine, it was really creamy. I added garlic, mustard and salt. But the taste wasnt cheesy at all.<br><br>
It was a yellow flaky powder, but the nutritional yeast I saw in the bins was a sort of light brown twigs and branchy pieces that could be crumbled up. I thought that perhaps that was the real deal. Anyway I am not sure.
Well the texture was fine, it was really creamy. I added garlic, mustard and salt. But the taste wasnt cheesy at all.<br><br>
It was a yellow flaky powder, but the nutritional yeast I saw in the bins was a sort of light brown twigs and branchy pieces that could be crumbled up. I thought that perhaps that was the real deal. Anyway I am not sure.
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The first, second, and third time I tried making stuff with nutritional yeast I did not care for it at all. But I bought a big bag of it so I felt like I had to keep trying. It paid off because now I love it! I really don't think it tastes cheesy at all, it has it's own flavor to me. It's a good replacement though. My favorite thing to do with it is make a sauce like you would if you are making it for mac and cheese and adding it to my tofu scramble. I could eat it everyday it's so good! So maybe just keep trying it, you may end up really loving it. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">
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With just the right combination of ingredients, mac-n-cheese made with nutritional yeast can be decent. However, it will never compare to this product:<br><br><a href="http://store.veganessentials.com/vegan-cheese-sauce-mix-by-leahey-gardens-p2604.aspx" target="_blank">http://store.veganessentials.com/veg...ens-p2604.aspx</a><br><br>
It's often out of stock (probably because it's so good). To me, it actually tastes better than real mac-n-cheese.</div>
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How much pasta does that cover? Hopefully a lot for $6.49.
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With just the right combination of ingredients, mac-n-cheese made with nutritional yeast can be decent. However, it will never compare to this product:<br><br><a href="http://store.veganessentials.com/vegan-cheese-sauce-mix-by-leahey-gardens-p2604.aspx" target="_blank">http://store.veganessentials.com/veg...ens-p2604.aspx</a><br><br>
It's often out of stock (probably because it's so good). To me, it actually tastes better than real mac-n-cheese.</div>
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How much pasta does that cover? Hopefully a lot for $6.49.
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Keep trying, and don't use too much.<br>
Powdered nut. yeast is twice as strong as flaked, so if a recipe calls for flakes (I always assume) and you have powdered, use half the amount.<br>
Not all nut. yeast has B12- check labels. It also has an expiration which is why I buy the refridgerated containers that list content and date. They're Red Star brand.<br>
It can be an acquired taste. I only liked it on popcorn for about the first year, and slowly started incorporating it in sauces. I still don't like too much.<br>
I esp. like it with Braggs amino acids.<br>
I like sauces with raw cashews and nut. yeast best<br><br>
I don't remember what brewers yeast looks like, but it's nothing like nut. yeast.
Powdered nut. yeast is twice as strong as flaked, so if a recipe calls for flakes (I always assume) and you have powdered, use half the amount.<br>
Not all nut. yeast has B12- check labels. It also has an expiration which is why I buy the refridgerated containers that list content and date. They're Red Star brand.<br>
It can be an acquired taste. I only liked it on popcorn for about the first year, and slowly started incorporating it in sauces. I still don't like too much.<br>
I esp. like it with Braggs amino acids.<br>
I like sauces with raw cashews and nut. yeast best<br><br>
I don't remember what brewers yeast looks like, but it's nothing like nut. yeast.
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How much pasta does that cover? Hopefully a lot for $6.49.</div>
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I think it goes pretty far. I can get about 6 cups of cheese sauce from a bag (and I use nearly twice the recommended amount of powder to soy milk ratio). Therefore, it comes to a little over $1 per portion. I compare it to Amy's vegan mac-n-cheese, which is nearly $5 for one portion, and this stuff is a steal by comparison.
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How much pasta does that cover? Hopefully a lot for $6.49.</div>
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I think it goes pretty far. I can get about 6 cups of cheese sauce from a bag (and I use nearly twice the recommended amount of powder to soy milk ratio). Therefore, it comes to a little over $1 per portion. I compare it to Amy's vegan mac-n-cheese, which is nearly $5 for one portion, and this stuff is a steal by comparison.
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