Yeast Nutrient is a 2 kg (70.5 oz) fermentation aid for home winemakers who want to support healthy, active yeast during fermentation. This European-sourced blend combines diammonium phosphate and urea and can be used during initial fermentation or to help address a stuck fermentation.
At a glance
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Product type: Yeast nutrient
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Package size: 2 kg (70.5 oz)
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Blend: Diammonium phosphate and urea
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Origin: Blended in Europe
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Recommended dosage: 1/2 teaspoon per gallon for heavy wines; 1 teaspoon per gallon for lighter wines
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Maximum dosage: 1-1/2 teaspoons per gallon
Why winemakers choose it
- Provides nutrients that support healthy yeast growth.
- Helps promote vigorous yeast activity during fermentation.
- The 2 kg package is suitable for multiple batches or large-scale winemaking.
- Can be used with both heavy and light wines.
- May help reactivate fermentation when progress has stopped.
How to use
- Choose the dosage based on the type of wine: use 1/2 teaspoon per gallon for heavy wines or 1 teaspoon per gallon for lighter wines.
- Add the yeast nutrient directly to the must during initial fermentation.
- If fermentation is not progressing, add it later to help support renewed yeast activity.
- Do not exceed 1-1/2 teaspoons per gallon.
Frequently asked questions
How should Yeast Nutrient be used in winemaking?
Add the appropriate dosage directly to the must to provide nutrients for the yeast. Use 1/2 teaspoon per gallon for heavy wines or 1 teaspoon per gallon for lighter wines.
What is the maximum amount of Yeast Nutrient to use?
Do not exceed 1-1/2 teaspoons per gallon.
Can Yeast Nutrient help with stuck fermentation?
Yes. It can be added later in the process when fermentation is not progressing to help support renewed yeast activity.
What are the main components of this Yeast Nutrient?
This blend contains diammonium phosphate and urea and is blended in Europe.
