Brewer’s yeast is often taken as a powder, or as tablets or capsules. Dietary supplements containing brewer's yeast often contain non-living, dried yeast. High-quality brewer’s yeast powder or flakes contain as much as 60 mcg of chromium per tablespoon (15 grams). Brewer's yeast is a kind of yeast that is a by-product of brewing beer. "Wet" or "true" brewer's yeast … It would be in the baking aisle where flour and such would be. People use brewer's yeast to make medicine. Unfortunately, you’re not likely to find true live brewer’s yeast in most grocery stores. Dried yeast usually comes in a box or in individual packets. If you do find brewer’s yeast in the grocery store, it’s more likely to be dead dehydrated yeast … Which Grocery Store Aisle is Brewer’s Yeast In? When doctors recommend brewer’s yeast… Brewer’s yeast is the dried, pulverized cells of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, a type of fungus, and is a rich source of B-complex vitamins, protein (providing all essential amino acids), and minerals, including a biologically active form of chromium known as glucose tolerance factor (GTF). The brand Fleischmann's (really popular) is a bright yellow packet with a red border. Brewer’s yeast … If it's individual packets, they will be small. Brewer's yeast is traditionally used as a source of vitamin B, selenium, and chromium, especially by vegetarians. Clinical trials have evaluated yeast for a role in immunomodulation, …