II.2.1.3.2.3 Microbiological de-acidification

Definition:

Lowering of total acidity and real acidity (increase in pH) by using yeasts or lactic acid bacteria.

Objective:

See sheet II.2.1.3.2 De-acidification

Prescriptions:

In order to achieve this objective, microbiological de-acidification by microorganisms is carried out by inoculation of selected strains.

Recommendation of the OIV:

See sheets:

• II.2.1.3.2.3.1 ‘De-acidification by yeasts (Saccharomyces and non-Saccharomyces)’ and / or
• II.2.1.3.2.3.2 ‘De-acidification by lactic acid bacteria’.