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Parmesan
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Real cheese; not vegan but closest cheesy flavor
10.0
nutritional yeast substitutes
11 substitutes · avg score 6.8 · Deactivated yeast flakes with a nutty, cheesy, umami flavor — a pantry staple in vegan cooking as a cheese substitute, in pasta, on popcorn, or stirred into sauces. Unlike baker's yeast it is inactive and will not leaven. Nutrition uses a baker's yeast USDA proxy; actual nutritional yeast is fortified with B-vitamins.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Miso
10.01/2 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Umami-rich; saltier, use less and dilute
10.0
03
Parmesan Cheese Topping
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Shelf-stable grated parmesan; sprinkle on popcorn or pasta for cheesy savory flavor
10.0
04
Romano
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Sharp salty grated romano mimics umami; more intense so start with less and adjust
10.0
05
Yeast Extract Spread
5.01/2 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Use 1/2 tbsp marmite-style spread; intense savory flavor, best stirred into sauces or broths
5.0
06
Soy Sauce
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Adds salty umami punch in sauces and dressings; not a dry topping substitute
5.0