MaloBacti™ AF3 DI
Properties
- Maximum safety, easy handling and low costs.
- No extra set-up cultures and no extra low-temperature freezer (-50°C) necessary!
- Max. Alcohol content: 14 – 16 % vol.
- pH: 3.0 – 3.2
- Total SO2 (with inoculation): 35-50 mg/L
- Temperature (for inoculation): 17-25 °C
The solution for high alcohol and phenol contents.
MaloBacti™ AF3 is another strain from the generation of freeze-dried BSA cultures of the genus Oenococcus oeni. MaloBacti™ AF3 was selected for the special requirements of BSA in wines with high alcohol content and elevated phenol levels.
The advantages are:
- Increase in the survival rate of bacteria after inoculation into the wine.
- Extremely rapid BSA without latency phase, shorter than with direct inoculation.
Product information BSA starter cultures
Other bacterial strains of MaloBacti™:
Frequently asked questions MaloBacti™ AF3
MaloBacti™ AF3 is a freeze-dried starter culture of the genus Oenococcus oeni for malolactic fermentation (BSA) in wines with particularly high alcohol and phenol contents. It is the standard for successful BSA under difficult conditions.
The strain was specifically selected for wines with alcohol levels between 14 and 16 % vol. and increased phenolic content. It is characterized by high stability, quick adaptability and a clean, fruity sensory profile without lactic side notes.
The patented process developed by 2B FermControl enables the bacteria to adapt optimally to the wine matrix. This significantly increases the survival rate after inoculation and the BSA is faster and safer – even with low pH values or increased SO₂ content.
AF3 is specially designed for high alcohol and phenol conditions. It works reliably where conventional cultures could stagnate or develop off-flavors. It also delivers a particularly clear, fresh aroma.
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Very high survival rate after inoculation
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Extremely fast BSA without latency phase
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Excellent integration without sensory off-notes
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Reliable performance even with difficult wines
The culture is available in practical sizes for 25 hl and 250 hl. Other container units are also available on request.
