Fermaid K+

Fermaid K is a yeast nutrient. It is an autolysed yeast nutrient blended with diammonium phosphate (DAP).

The unsaturated fatty acids and sterols provided by Fermaid K are important survival factors yeast cells need to maintain alcohol resistance and permease activity, and help keep volatile acidity levels low.

Nitrogen is critical for protein synthesis and to maintain cellular growth. Fermaid K’s alpha-amino acids provide a nitrogen source which is easier and more efficient for the yeast to metabolize than nitrogen from traditional ammonia salts.

The cell wall fractions in Fermaid K absorb short and medium-chain fatty acids that are toxic to yeast and provide nucleation sites to help keep the yeast in suspension.

Nutrients For
Yeast

What For
Suspend Fermaid K in water or juice/must.

Suggested Dosing

2.6 grams per 5L. Use our Mead Batch Builder to calculate your dose(s).

Storage

Dated expiration. Store at 18°C (65°F). Once opened, keep tightly sealed and dry.