• Inactive Torula Dried Yeast
• Flavored Yeast Products
• Autolyzed Yeast
• Animal Feed and Pet Food Yeast
• Toranil™ BH (also known as lignin)
• Nutritional Profile

Wausau Paper is a leader in the development of Inactive Torula Dried Yeast for the food industry, animal feed and pet food markets and industrial fermentations. For more than 50 years, our Lake States™ brand has been a pioneer in the field.

This full line of superior quality Inactive Torula Dried Yeast products includes specialty formulations and autolyzed yeasts. Our products add sophisticated flavor enhancement, umami sensation, attractive color, nutritional fortification and exceptional stability to many types of processed foods.

About Us

Wausau Paper has been a producer of Inactive Torula Dried Yeast products for over 50 years.  Lake States brand Inactive Torula Dried Yeast is a primary-grown nutritional dried yeast. It is produced in media under conditions and controls which insure the highest quality standards.  All types offered are guaranteed to meet or exceed the USP quality standards.  Yeast production is a natural extension of our business as wood sugars are used as a feed source for Torula yeast.  Today, the Lake States brand carries forth our tradition of providing the best products – and the best service – in the business.

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Products

Lake States brand yeast products can be used to replace additives such as MSG and HVPs. They are ideal for a broad range of processing temperatures and preparation techniques – including microwave. A few of the attributes that set our products apart include:

• Dependable product profiles
• Product stability and superior shelf life
• Reliable product information and technical support
• Easy-to-process consistency 
• Reliable service and fast shipping
• Kosher approved

Our products add flavor and are key ingredients in:
• Gravies and sauces
• Sausages, hot dogs and processed meats
• Crackers and snack foods
• Soups and bouillons
• Salad dressings 
• Seasoning mixes
• Cheese and snack dips
• Rice and pasta dishes

Lake States brand yeast products from Wausau Paper help customers around the world meet the challenge of new food trends, labeling regulations and processing technologies.

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Inactive Torula Dried Yeast
• Outstanding flavor carrier, flavor modifier and nutritional agent
• No artificial flavors are added

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Flavored Yeast Products
• Smoked yeast provides rich smoke flavor to processed meats and snack foods
• Type M-R yeast has a natural "roasted" flavor that contributes a robust roasted character along with a meat impression

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Autolyzed Yeast
• Excellent for flavor creation or enhancement
• Widely used as a fermentation nutrient
• Natural substitute for MSG and HVPs
• Available in low and higher sodium autolysates

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Animal Feed and Pet Food Yeast
• Enhances flavor
• Improves palatability
• Provides nutritional benefits
• Economical

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Toranil™ BH (Desugared Calcium Lignosulfonate)

Toranil™ BH (also known as lignin) is primarily the calcium salt of lignosulphonic acid.  It is a spray dried powder sold in 50 lb. multiwall bags.

Lignin is used as a surface-active material with wide applications as a dispersant.  It is used in the tanning industry, in the formulation of adhesives, as a chelating agent and as a chemical raw material.  It is also an excellent binder when used in pelleted feed and refractory industries.  It is also used in ceramics, concrete, brick and foundry cores. 

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Markets and Uses

Lake States brand yeast from Wausau Paper serve markets all over the world.   Specific markets include:

Food and Flavor

The correlation between food and flavor is based on food acceptances and nutritional benefits.  Flavor is the key factor in food acceptance.  It is a sensation that is perceived through a combination of taste and smell.  To improve palatability and overall flavor, most foods will require additional flavors to be added.

A very common flavor enhancer is everyday common table salt. The addition of salt is becoming more and more difficult with today’s health educated consumer. Therefore, flavorists are looking for natural enhancers to improve overall flavor.  Torula yeast is a natural alternative flavor enhancer that is used in a wide variety of food applications. It’s known for its ability to enhance savory/umami notes in processed foods.

Health Foods

The high nutritional content of our Lake States brand yeast makes it a natural choice for health foods. Our products provide high protein/amino acids and a full complement of vitamins and minerals. Their low fat, low sodium benefits go hand in hand with today's healthy eating trends.

Animal Feed and Pet Food

Used in dry and canned pet foods, moist pet treats and animal feeds, Lake States brand yeast improves flavor – providing the taste animals enjoy.  It also offers nutritional and probiotic benefits.

Fermentation Substrate

Lake States brand yeast is an effective growth media (and laboratory culture media) for pharmaceutical, biotech, industrial enzyme and ancidulant fermentation. High protein/amino acid, vitamin and mineral components provide greater yields and superior cost/performance ratios.

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How to Buy

To learn more about our products or to make a purchase, please contact:

Linda Gary
Marketing Associate

Email: lgary@wausaupaper.com
tel: 715 369 4397
fax: 715 369 4034
Postal Address: 515 W. Davenport Street
                      Rhinelander, WI 54501

Vernon Bond
Account Manager

Email: vbond@wausaupaper.com
tel: 918 535 2676
fax: 918 535 2675
Postal Address: 394151 West 2800 Road
                      Ochelata, OK 74051

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