Flavor Enhancer · CAS 8013-01-2
Bakers Yeast Extract
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Bakers Yeast Extract is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk). By tracked product count it ranks #300 of 417.
- #300 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Bakers Yeast Extract is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #300 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (20th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #300 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Bakers Yeast Extract: composite 4/5 (Low Risk) with FDA Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | 8013-01-2 | CAS Registry |
| Category | Flavor Enhancer | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | 3 | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Bakers Yeast Extract?
Bakers Yeast Extract (CAS 8013-01-2) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, malting or fermenting aid, nutrient supplement.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Bakers Yeast Extract
Product-count (3) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bakers Yeast Extract safe to consume?
Bakers Yeast Extract scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. In the lower-concern band the federal listing is the primary signal. Moderation still applies to any additive.
What is Bakers Yeast Extract used for in food?
Bakers Yeast Extract is commonly used as: flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, malting or fermenting aid, nutrient supplement. It belongs to the Flavor Enhancer category of food additives.
Where does Bakers Yeast Extract sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #300 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.