How does lysozyme work?
Lysozyme cleaves the peptidoglycan in the cell wall, leading to fractures in the cell membrane.Water enters, the cell swells and eventually bursts, a process called lysis.When Lysozyme has fractured the cells, a fine sediment will occur.The sediment consisting of cell debri will resemble the texture of fine lees.Impact of lysozyme on yeast and LAB Lysozyme attacks the cell walls of Gram-positive bacteria and causes the cell to rupture and die. Lysozyme has no effect towards yeast or Gram-negative bacteria.A Natural Alternative Besides being susceptible to elevated pH values and not effective against some Lactobacilli strains, the use of SO2 has other implications that restrain winemakers from adding larger amounts to ensure protection.”For consumers, a high level of sul fite in wine is considered a health concern. Cases of severe allergic reactions have been related to SO2. In production, high concentrations may inhibit the yeast fermentation and affect the sensory qualities of the win
