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cane juice cannot properly ferment exhausted Included in those strain choices are the SafSpirit
molasses. But cross-functionality is often possible and SafTeq lines. SafSpirit yeast strains are selected
and encouraged as an important tool for innova- to give a range of choice for an array of different
tion.” sugar substrates to help the distiller more easily
reach their goals. SafTeq yeasts are primarily cho-
“Our distiller’s strains have been selected for their sen to ferment agave-based musts, which are very
tendency to be robust in high-stress situations that rich in fructose and can have larger amounts of
can alter and restrain sugar metabolism of the furfural and saponin, both considered toxins and
cells. The distiller’s choice of strain can depend on inhibitors of the fermentation process. Providing
different conditions related to heat development, strains that tolerate these toxins helps the distiller
fermentation substrate conditions, or desired pro- achieve complete fermentation of the agave sugars.
duction efficiencies. Fermentis yeasts are adaptable
to various substrates under different conditions “Fermentis offers a wide range of yeast strains for
and can ferment in multiple mediums. In many the distilled spirits world,” said Jones. “Our yeast’s
cases, multiple strains offer the right characteristics ease of use and directed capacity to ferment var-
to ferment a specific wash for a spirit. We also offer ious sugar substrates give distillers many choices
strains that demonstrate the ability to ferment just with regards to their fermentation challenges
about any sugar they encounter. Having choices while keeping the process as simple as possible.
helps distillers by offering a wide range of possibil- Understanding that no facility or situation is the
ities when selecting a yeast for their unique facility same offers Fermentis an opportunity to assist
and specific type of fermentable sugar substrate. the distiller in finding the best yeast and protocol
Some distillers will use the same strain on many dif- to reach their goals. Every distillery has different
ferent products helping them streamline their pro- equipment and support services for fermentation,
tocol systems and manage their supply purchases.” so each producer must consider fermenter size,
shape, cooling capacity, desired alcohol targets,

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