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Brewer's yeast

Brewer's yeast is used in boilie formulation mainly as a protein source, soluble attractor, digestibility aid, attraction contributor and nutrient balancer. Typical dosage is expressed as a percentage of the dry mix.

Also known as: brewers yeast, yeast powder, nutritional yeast

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 2%
Typical: 5.5%
Maximum: 10%
Absolute maximum: 15%

0% 2%–10% ideal 15%+ too dominant too much

Above the recommended maximum the mix becomes harder to balance. Treat the absolute maximum as a hard ceiling.

Nutritional estimates

per 100 g dry · estimated

Protein 46%

Fat 2%

Carbs 35%

Fibre 8%

Ash 8%

Moisture 6%

Water solubility 45%

Energy 1500 kJ/100g

Functional properties

Binding strength 3/10

Digestibility 8/10

Solubility / leakage 8/10

Natural attraction 8/10

Hardening 2/10

Softening 3/10

Texture opening 6/10

Cold water suitability 9/10

Warm water suitability 8/10

Buoyancy -1/10

Clouding 8/10

Oiliness 1/10

Processing tolerance 7/10

Roles

Protein sourceSoluble attractorDigestibility aidAttraction contributorNutrient balancer

Allergens

No declared allergens

Data confidence: Medium

Estimates from ingredient data — practical guidance, not laboratory analysis.

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