Uvaferm 43™
(Saccharomyces cerevisiae bayanus)
The fructophilic yeast to restart stuck ferments.
Product details
Classified as Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. Bayanus, 43 was selected in 1997 by the technical service of Inter-Rhone for its exceptional ability to restart stuck fermentations. 43 is the most efficient strain in metabolising fructose under difficult conditions and at low sugar levels. Not generally recommended for primary fermentation.
Technical information
- General sensory contribution: Neutral- used to restart stuck alcoholic fermentation
- Competitive factor: Neutral
- Minimum temperature: 13 °C
- Maximum temperature: 35 °C
- Nutritional needs: Low
- SO2production: Low
- Fermentation rate: Fast
- Alcohol tolerance: 17 %
- Glycerol production: High
Product documentation
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