Savory Ingredients
Lake States® logo

Lake States®

Primary grown, dried whole cell torula inactive yeast. It is a specialty product range with the unique ability of delivering superb flavor carrier properties in different food applications, with distinctive savory notes and superior texture enhancement.

Lake States® production begun in 1948 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. For over 50 years the site has been a leader in the development and commercialization of inactive dried torula yeast for the food industry, pharmaceuticals, industrial fermentations, animal feed, and pet food markets. Thanks to Lallemand investments, it is today the largest torula inactive yeast production site in the world.

The Lake States® products can be used to help to reduce the use of additives such as MSG and HVP. They are designed to impart savory notes, enhance texture and nutritional characteristics in foods. They are ideal for a broad range of processing temperatures and preparation techniques, including microwave.

If you are interested in receiving “Lake-States®” leaflet, or to learn more about our inactive yeast range, please contact us or send an e-mail to info@bio-lallemand.com.

We will be happy to support you in the choice of the most suitable product!

Non-GMO verified product list

In 2016 we started registering selected products with the Non-GMO Project. The Non-GMO Project is a mission-driven nonprofit organization offering a third-party non-GMO verification program to the standard consumers expect.

The leaflet available for download highlights our best-sellers Non-GMO verified products. We aim to extend, according to the market needs, our range of Non-GMO verified products. Contact us for your specific enquiries, we will be happy to support your business development.

Again we would like to remind you that Non-GMO Project verification is not intended to replace the “GMO Status” and “Strain Certificates” issued by our QA department.  We guarantee GMO-free status for all the products in the Lallemand Bio-Ingredients range (for more information, consult the Certificate of Conformance). The Non-GMO Project Verification complements the certificate by QA in the North American market.

LAKE STATES® TYPE N

Primary grown dried whole cell inactive Torula yeast, produced in US and complying with NGP certification. It is an outstanding flavor carrier, with distinctive savory flavors and texture enhancing properties.

Lake States® Type B

Primary grown dried whole cell inactive yeast. It is an outstanding flavor carrier, with distinctive savory notes and texture enhancing properties: the original, classic product.

Lake States® Type E

Primary grown dried whole cell inactive Torula yeast, is produced in Estonia and complies with NGP certification.

Vegan snack potato croquettes

A perfect combination of two nutritional yeasts, Engevita® Toasted Flakes and Lake States® Type B that donates tasteful end product and grant crispy breadcrumbs to snack coating.

Plant-based burger

Both yeast extracts and inactive yeast can play a role in creating delicious plant-based burgers.

As an example, Lake States® Type B can act as an off-flavor masking agent, as well as a texturizer for your favorite meat analog. It also contributes to a silkier mouthfeel and meatiness of the flavor. The yeast extract Savor-Lyfe® BEC  adds beefy roasted notes from an animal-free origin, making the patty more flavorful.

Egg-free Falafels

Lakes States® Type B Torula yeast is an excellent water binder and can help in recipes to substitute eggs. See as an example the egg-less version of these flavorsome falafels! Additionally, its unique flavor profile adds intensity to the spices mix.

 

Delicious Red Curry

Increase the savoriness of your dish by Lake States® Type B! Adding much flavor to the sauce, this torula yeast enhances the spiciness and umami. The inactive yeast also optimizes the cohesion of the sauce, contributing to its richness by binding fats and preventing syneresis.