TimT
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I may have mentioned this before, but I'm sure someone on this site who reads this must know the answer to my question.
I'm seeking a natural source of yeast nutrient - not just dead yeast cells (that one's easy - chuck some old yeast in the boil). I'm also wanting a natural source of free amino nitrate or FAN, which apparently yeast loves.
It is a mite irritating having to buy a crapload of additives for what is essentially a simple process of fermentation when I'm sure there must be something in the kitchen providing those nutrients already.
My theories about possible natural sources of yeast nutrient:
- raisins, currants, sultanas
- fruit in general (yeast often live on them)
- barley and barley malt
- Irish moss, agar
Am I on the right track here, folks?
EDIT: Removed 'ammonia', replaced with 'amino'.
I'm seeking a natural source of yeast nutrient - not just dead yeast cells (that one's easy - chuck some old yeast in the boil). I'm also wanting a natural source of free amino nitrate or FAN, which apparently yeast loves.
It is a mite irritating having to buy a crapload of additives for what is essentially a simple process of fermentation when I'm sure there must be something in the kitchen providing those nutrients already.
My theories about possible natural sources of yeast nutrient:
- raisins, currants, sultanas
- fruit in general (yeast often live on them)
- barley and barley malt
- Irish moss, agar
Am I on the right track here, folks?
EDIT: Removed 'ammonia', replaced with 'amino'.