Faex
Reviewed by Rosie · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Yeast
A type of compressed yeast
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What Is Faex?
A type of compressed yeast. “Faex” is the ingredient designation required by European Union regulations.
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Faex is a variant of Yeast, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
Source of beta-glucan Good antioxidant
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