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Lallemand | Go-Ferm Protect | Yeast Rehydration Nutrient

Lallemand | Go-Ferm Protect | Yeast Rehydration Nutrient

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A new, advanced formulation of Go-Ferm

Go-Ferm Protect is a natural yeast nutrient that is added to the yeast hydration water before adding your selected yeast strain. Its complex formula provides your yeast with the proper sterols, unsaturated fatty acids and micronutrients needed to begin fermentation in optimal shape. The great thing about Go-Ferm Protect is that the proper nutrients and vitamins are introduced BEFORE the yeast is added to the must. This way 100% of the nutrients are available to your selected yeast strain and won't be stolen away by any indigenous yeast or bacteria that may be present in the must before your yeast can become established.

Go-Ferm Protect was created as a result of a multi-year study of problem fermentations by Lallemand and the National Agricultural Research Institute (INRA) in France. During this period, they looked at the adverse effects on the yeast from overripe fruit (>28 Brix), low nutrient levels, overclarification of the juice and poor fruit quality (Botrytis, rot, high bacteria count, insecticide and fungicide residue). Their research showed that musts deficient in sterols and unsaturated fatty acids made yeast more susceptible to ethanol toxicity (high alcohol), osmotic shock (high sugar), temperature and others stress factors. In response to this data they created the NATSTEP (NATural STErol Protection) process that incorporated sterols, unsaturated fatty acids, as well as vitamins and minerals into an advance yeast hydration nutrient: Go-Ferm Protect.

Go-Ferm Protect provides a combination of protective and nutritional benefits that ensure your yeast begins your fermentation in peak form! The best part is that if your fruit is in great shape then Go-Ferm Protect will simply help your yeast out that much more!

Go-Ferm Protect does not contain any DAP, as DAP is harmful to the yeast during the rehydration process. GO-Ferm is usually used in conjunction with our Fermaid K yeast nutrient; where Go-Ferm Protect is used at yeast hydration then Fermaid K is added at the first signs of fermentation and again after 1/3 sugar depletion.

Use:
Use at a rate of 1.25 g Go-Ferm Protect per 1 g of yeast.

A rough approximate of weight is 1 tsp = 3.2 grams. We highly recommend using a scale to weigh the product for an accurate dose. We do not recommend relying on these rough conversions for accurate dosage rates.

Click Here for a copy of MoreWine!'s Guide to Yeast Rehydration

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White wine fermentation
Michael T L on Mar 7, 2023
just... everyone recommends
Alexander F on Jan 13, 2023
White wine fermentation
Michael T L on Mar 7, 2023
Give dry yeast the best chance.
JEFFERY S on Feb 13, 2023
just... everyone recommends
Alexander F on Jan 13, 2023
failsafe yeast rehydration
Jerold J C on Jan 11, 2023
To feed my Yeast.
Jay S on Jan 7, 2023
yeast hydration, wine making
Jerold J C on Dec 31, 2022
Mead
Kent A O on Dec 22, 2022
Want to learn brewing.
Valued C on Dec 17, 2022
To help my yeast rehydrate
Lori W on Dec 14, 2022
I have always has excellent results with this product for mead making.
Norman B on Dec 5, 2022
Resupply
Vicky R on Dec 3, 2022
I read wine recipe. That explains necessarily item
Minji K on Dec 2, 2022
Use for meads and ciders
robert w on Dec 1, 2022
Ran out
robert b on Oct 22, 2022
It's gentle on the yeast and it works.
Benjamin W. T on Oct 19, 2022
because it seems to work great
MARK P. on Oct 15, 2022
wine yeast
Walter T on Oct 13, 2022
worked well for me in the past
Chad T on Oct 12, 2022
Recommended
Mildred B on Oct 11, 2022
Help yeast
Adam R on Oct 7, 2022
A must to get the yeast going
Travis B on Oct 5, 2022
yeast rehydration for mead
Jon W on Oct 5, 2022
it has always provided reliable fermentation
David P on Sep 29, 2022
For better fermentation for my Cider!
Richard J W on Sep 28, 2022
Repeat purchase
Wolfgang G on Sep 27, 2022
Same as above
Warren W on Sep 25, 2022
recommendation of wine guide and description
Thomas P on Sep 24, 2022
For winemaking
James R on Sep 23, 2022
Used before
Edward O on Sep 21, 2022
I've used it before
Bill on Sep 19, 2022
Works good
Jess P on Sep 14, 2022
Always works
Andrew Stephen H on Sep 13, 2022
I used it previously and worked well
PATRICK J H on Sep 12, 2022
Almost always pitch dry yeast into must. Not dissatisfied but wanting a different approach for vines I have planted.
TOM D on Sep 10, 2022
Recommended by MoreWine! red winemaking guide
Josh T on Sep 9, 2022
recommended
Mark G V on Sep 8, 2022
Other wine makers have recommended its use
GEORGE Y on Sep 7, 2022
Seems to help with clean fermentation.
Joseph A. Wilson on Sep 6, 2022
almost out
Ed D on Sep 2, 2022
Good yeast primer
Patricia C on Aug 25, 2022
Never tried this one but I like how it’s pretreatment.
Scott L on Aug 25, 2022
For my yeast
Michael B on Aug 12, 2022
It's a great product.
Linda S on Aug 12, 2022
It Works great...never had stuck or sluggish fermentation.
Bryan I on Aug 11, 2022
Used it before
David S on Aug 10, 2022
Good yeast starter nutrient for consistent results
Damien A on Aug 10, 2022
Standard choice, feed the yeast
Dean K on Aug 3, 2022
routine part of our process
Robert A R on Aug 2, 2022
Insures a nice fermentation
Alvin B on Jul 27, 2022
got to have a good hydration
PAUL P on Jul 26, 2022
Give dry yeast the best chance.
JEFFERY S on Feb 13, 2023
failsafe yeast rehydration
Jerold J C on Jan 11, 2023
DAP versus Go_Ferm?
Arnie W on Sep 8, 2020
BEST ANSWER: DAP is a yeast nutrient, Go ferm is a yeast energizer.
Is this the same at Protect Evolution?
JOSHUA T on Apr 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Go-Ferm Protect Evolution was previously known as Go-Ferm Protect, Fortiferm or Enoferm Protect. ... Go-Ferm Protect incorporates sterols and polyunsaturated fatty acids (for cell protection) together with vitamins and minerals to help ensure yeast survival and to help maintain fermentation activity to completion.
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GoFerm Protect Evolution | Scott Laboratories
Go-ferm shelf life. Can I use last years? it was stored in a cool dry place.
Brad S on Aug 29, 2022
BEST ANSWER: per Lallamand tech sheet
• When stored at 20°C or lower temperature in sealed packs,
GOFERM® maintains its effectiveness for at least 4 years.
• Avoid moisture and high temperature exposure.
Reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5
Updated my yeast nutrition regime.
Well packaged and fast shipping. I am about to use this product as part of my updated yeast starter and nutrition regime. I have no doubt this product will be as successful as all the other products I've purchased in the past.
November 2, 2022
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Seems like this stuff works well.
Bought 2 yeasts that it was suggested nutrient additions be used. Used this mostly according to directions. Ferment proceeded with both yeasts beautifully. No stalling no off flavors. Time will tell about the quality of the wine but the yeasts fermented all the sugar really well so I am optimistic.
October 2, 2022
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Love this stuff
Use all the time when hydrating yeast. I buy 5he 100 gram package and measure out into 10 grams to save. I have used this product for years, makes my yeast work well converting the sugars.
September 11, 2022
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Go-ferm
This stuff is awesome! It really kickstarts a yeast starter and cuts lag time down to next to nothing. Even since I started using this I have a very healthy, active fermentation going in about 12 hours or less.
January 17, 2022
Purchased
over 3 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Very good merchandise sent witt try b appreciation and promptness along with quick accurate service.
October 13, 2021
Purchased
over 3 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Works Great
This works great when combining with wine yeast to bottle sour beers.
March 21, 2021
Purchased
over 3 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Good Go Stuff
I wouldn't make wine without it.
December 9, 2020
Purchased
over 4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Fantastic product. Will buy again.
Good help with having a smoother and stronger fermentation. Less worries with a possble stuck fermentation.
October 27, 2020
Purchased
over 4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Helps start, and keep fermentations going
Helps start, and keep fermentations going. Worked well in all the fermentations where it was added this year.
September 30, 2020
Purchased
over 4 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent performance. Used with RP15 and it was eager to get into the must
September 14, 2020
Purchased
over 4 years ago