Brewer's Yeast for Dogs

Brewer's yeast is one of those raw materials that sound unusual at first glance but have a long tradition in canine nutrition. As a natural additive it has been valued for generations for skin and coat, and so it is found in many time-tested recipes. We explain what brewer's yeast actually is, why it can be interesting for dogs and how NANDOO uses it.

What is brewer's yeast?

Brewer's yeast is a by-product of the brewing process and consists of deactivated yeast cultures, mostly of the species Saccharomyces cerevisiae. For processing in dog food it is dried and mixed into the recipe as powder or flakes.

Its nutritional profile is remarkably dense: brewer's yeast provides a broad range of B vitamins, plus minerals such as zinc and selenium as well as high-quality plant protein. This combination is what has long made brewer's yeast a valued natural additive in canine nutrition.

Why brewer's yeast for dogs?

The B vitamins it contains are involved in numerous metabolic processes in your dog's body, among other things in the cell renewal of skin and coat. Zinc rounds out this profile as an important mineral for skin and coat structure. It is important to us to give an honest statement here: brewer's yeast is a natural nutrient source, not a remedy for existing skin or coat problems, and is therefore used as a sensible building block of a balanced recipe.

Brewer's yeast is particularly valued for the following:

• Coat shine, thanks to the B vitamins and zinc it contains
• Natural flavour carrier, which many dogs happily accept
• Rounding out the nutrient profile in balanced recipes

Brewer's yeast at NANDOO

At NANDOO, brewer's yeast is part of several dry food recipes. It matters to us that you, as a dog parent, can follow exactly what ends up in the bowl: at NANDOO, brewer's yeast is named openly in the ingredients list, not hidden behind collective terms. This way, you always know which product it is in and in what form.

We also pay attention to the quality of the brewer's yeast used and make sure it is sensibly integrated into the respective recipe, rather than simply serving as a marketing add-on on the packaging. If you are specifically looking for recipes with brewer's yeast, you will find a selection in our dry food range.

Brewer's yeast is therefore a good example of how a traditional, natural raw material can be used purposefully to support your dog's nutrient supply. You can find more such raw materials and their significance for canine nutrition in our raw materials glossary.