The present invention describes a process to produce a yeast extract comprising a) subjecting yeast to autolysis; and b) subjecting the autolysate to solid/liquid separation and recovering the soluble fraction, whereby the solid/liquid separation in 10 step b) is done at a pH of less than 5.1 but above pH 1. The process of the invention is simple, has a high yield, and results in a yeast extract having low turbidity.