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(57) [Summary] [Structure] A yeast cell suspension treated with a high-pressure homogenizer is made to have a medium to weak alkalinity of pH 6.5 to 8.5, and an enzyme agent containing an endo-type protease is added thereto for self-digestion. A method for producing a yeast extract, comprising: [Effect] According to the present invention, it is possible to produce a yeast extract containing a large amount of free amino acids and 5'-nucleotides, especially 5'-GMP having a taste and having a well-balanced content of both components in a high yield. it can. The yeast extract is preferably used in the field of food industry. |