Yeast Derivative Nutrient - Promotes roundness and smoothness and protects aromatics in whites; OMRI listed
OPTI-WHITE® stabilizes and integrates aromas, brings smoothness and complexity, and can also help prevent oxidative damage*.
- Provides both peptides and polysaccharides; the peptides help protect aromatics and color, while the polysaccharides integrate and stabilize aroma compounds and enhance smoothness
- Use at the onset of fermentation for color and aroma protection
- Use at the tail end of fermentation for smoothness and flavor integration
*Please note that if antioxidation is the primary goal, GLUTASTAR™ is a better choice
Frequently used in: complex whites, rosés, cider
When to add: Anytime during alcoholic or malolactic fermentation
Provides: Polysaccharides and antioxidant peptides that balance mouthfeel and protect aromas
YAN contribution: Insignificant
Recommended Dosage: 20–40 g/hL (1.7–3.3 lb/1000 gal)
Usage: Mix OPTI-WHITE in 10 times its weight of juice or water. Add to the juice after settling or
directly to the barrel or tank prior to the onset of fermentation. If adding during the later stages of
alcoholic fermentation, add during a tank mixing for proper homogenization. This product is partially
soluble. Stir to maintain suspension before and during addition.
