Saccha Chips

Saccha chips are a common deep-fried or baked snack item. Made primarily of formed masses of a yeast called Saccharomyces cerevisiae II, doctored with various flavors. It is a tasty if not always nutritious snack.



Saccharomyces cerevisiae II is a modified form of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast that forms small colony masses. These masses are then collected from the vat and formed into fist-sized lumps, which are dried (hardened) and shaved into chips. Eaten alone, they're strongly yeasty and contain a good amount of protein and vitamins (especially B-complex). It has a nutty, cheesy taste to it and is rather pleasant (if mild) on its own. These shavings are either dehydrated, baked or deep fried depending on recipe, and usually tossed with salt or various flavors to give it a stronger taste. This degrades the nutritional content of the original food. Plain chips are available as health food at appropriate venues.

It is often served at quick food joints with Protwurst.