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Why is rehydrating the dry yeast before pitching important?

April 26, 2017dry pitching rehydrating yeast

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Why is rehydrating the dry yeast before pitching important?

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Dry yeast needs to be reconstituted in a gentle way. During rehydration the cell membrane undergoes changes which can be lethal to yeast. In order to reconstitute the yeast as gently as possible (and minimize/avoid any damage) yeast producers developed specific rehydration procedures. Although most dry wine yeast will work if pitched directly, it is recommended to follow the rehydration instructions to insure the optimum performance of the yeast. ………………………………..