Beverage Treatment Products

Technical Data Sheet

Pure Fermentation
uvaferm® CM

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae

uvaferm CM yeast is a specially selected dry active The optimum fermentation temperature is between
yeast strain of saccharomyces cerevisiae that is 60.8 – 75.2 °F (16 – 24 °C). The minimum starting
equally suitable for red and white wine production. temperature is 57.2 °F (14 °C). The fermentation
It is universally suitable for all fruit mashes and temperature should not exceed 82.4 °F (28 °C).
musts. uvaferm CM yeast should only be added to heated
must or mash after recooling or rather cooling to
32 °F (20 °C).
The specific advantages of uvaferm CM yeast: ®
The addition of 0.005 lb SIHA Vitamin B1 yeast
- Universally suitable for all fruit mashes and musts nutrient fermentation aid per 1,000 gal
(600 mg per 1,000 l) creates even better multiplication,
- Strong initial fermentation, very high end fermentation and metabolism conditions. For
fermentation rate promoting fermentation, we recommend adding an
- Low nutrient requirements additional dose of 1.6 lb/1,000 gal (20 g/hl)
SIHA Fermentation Salt yeast nutrient.
- Good temperature and alcohol tolerance
Under these conditions, it is beneficial to accustom the
- No formation of undesirable fermentation by- yeast to the fermentation conditions. This is best
products achieved by adding the quantity of yeast required for
the total quantity of wine to approximately 10% of the
total product to be fermented and fermenting until
Application approximately half the sugar present is used up. This
mixture is then added to the remaining 90% of the wine
As a basic rule, musts and mashes should be for final fermentation. Yeasts adapted in this way
inoculated with uvaferm CM yeast as early as possible. usually start fermenting more quickly and have a lower
Longer maceration time favor uncontrolled tendency to die off than if they are added directly to the
multiplication of wild yeasts and undesirable bacteria. total quantity.
Fermentation problems are reliably prevented with the
following dosage.
Product Characteristics
Application Quantity required
lb/1,000 gal (g/hl) under uvaferm CM yeast is a highly reliable yeast with
balanced substance for white wine and full-bodied
normal difficult
balance for red wine that is typical for the variety.
fermentation conditions Through selection over several years, we were able to
increase the alcohol tolerance of the uvaferm CM
White wine must 1.2 – 1.6 1.6 – 2.9 yeast during fermentation. This positive yeast quality is
(15 – 20) (20 – 35) continuously reinforced and secured through further
Red wine must 1.2 – 1.6 1.6 – 2.5 selection. Further aims of the development work were
(15 – 20) (20 – 30) high fermentation activity and vitality.
uvaferm CM yeast shows an advantageous
Red wine mash 1.6 – 2.5 2.5 – 3.3
fermentation curve with high final degree of
(20 – 30) (30 – 40)
fermentation. Wild yeasts and undesirable bacteria are
suppressed. uvaferm CM yeast generates no
The quantities stated are guide values. They should be
undesirable fermentation by-products such as SO2,
adapted to the individual requirements depending on
H2S, acetaldehyde, pyruvate, α-ketoglutaric acid,
the health of the grapes, the temperature, and the
batch size etc. For large batches, adequate cooling volatile acid, or ester.
must be ensured. uvaferm CM yeast can produce up to 16% alcohol by
uvaferm CM yeast is best stirred into a volume. The practical alcohol yield is approximately
10:1 must/water mixture at 95 – 104 °F (35 – 40 °C), 47% of the sugar content. For each lb (kg) of sugar
stirred again after approximately 15 minutes and fermented, approx. 247 kJ (546 kJ)/59 kcal (130 kcal)
added to the must. of heat is released.
Safety Certified Quality
No safety information has to be provided for During the production process, uvaferm CM yeast is
uvaferm CM yeast, since the product is used directly continuously monitored to ensure consistently high
for food production. There are no known risks to quality.
humans or the environment during storage, handling
and transport of the product. These inspections cover technical function criteria as
well as conformance with the relevant laws governing
the production and sale of foodstuffs. Strict controls
are carried out immediately before as well as during
Storage
final packaging.
uvaferm CM yeast is packed in air-tight multi-layer uvaferm CM yeast conforms to the purity regulations of
aluminum film in an inert gas atmosphere. The integrity the International OIV Code for wine treatment products
of the vacuum pack is easy to monitor. and to the regulations of the German Wine Ordinance.
In undamaged packaging, uvaferm CM yeast can be Please pay attention to the national laws.
stored for four years at 39 to 50 °F (4 – 10 °C). Short- ®
uvaferm is a registered trademark of Lallemand Inc.
term storage at 68 °F (20 °C) is acceptable.
Once a package has been opened, it should be used
up as soon as possible.

Delivery Information
uvaferm CM yeast is sold under article no. 93.200 and
is available in the following package sizes:
1.1 lb (500 g) aluminum sandwich foil
block pack
20 x 1.1 lb (500 g) aluminum sandwich foil
block pack in carton

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