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FERMAID AF®

Polydimethylsiloxane Fermentation Defoamer & Headspace Optimizer

+10%
Headspace Recovery
1 - 3 g
Dosage / HL Wort
100%
Foam Suppression
FERMAID AF Packaging

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APPLICATION
Molasses wash fermentation headspace reduction & yeast culture scaling
ACTIVITY / SPEC
Polydimethylsiloxane Antifoam Emulsion
NATURE OF PRODUCT
Food-Grade Fermentation Antifoam & Process Intensifier
DOSAGE RATE
1 - 3 g/HL Wort (10 - 30 ppm)
Functionality Spotlight

FERMAID AF® increases effective fermentation capacity by up to 10% by dramatically reducing foam headspace, enabling process intensification, and preventing overflow in molasses distilleries and recycled yeast culture systems.

Processing Efficiency 98% Optimal
Product Stability 96% Retained
Yield Optimization +2.5% Higher

Approved Beverage Processing Aid

FERMAID AF® is an approved food-grade biochemical formulation conforming to FSSAI Regulations for food & beverage processing aids.

Food Grade Processing Aid (FSSAI / JECFA Certified)

✓ High purity food-grade formulation certified for industrial processing.

Distillery Foam Control

Non-Silicone Organic Distillery Antifoam

Biodegradable, silicone-free organic antifoam compound formulated for aggressive foaming control in grain and molasses mash fermenters, distillation columns, and spent wash evaporators.

100% Silicone-free — zero silica scaling on distillation column trays
Rapid foam knockdown with long-lasting residual suppression
Fully compatible with effluent treatment plants (ETP / zero discharge)

Key Benefits & Performance

✓
+10% Tank Capacity Headspace Boost

Minimizes foam head, enabling distilleries to load 10% more wash per batch.

✓
Yeast Recycle Safe Culture Safe

Non-toxic to yeast cells; highly recommended for multi-cycle yeast slurry reuse.

✓
Rapid Foam Knockdown Instant Action

Quickly destabilizes gas-liquid foam bubbles upon entry into fermentation wash.

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Zero Distillation Carryover Clean Spirit

Does not volatilize into rectification columns, preserving premium spirit purity.

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Flexible Inoculation Dual Dosing

Can be added directly during seed transfer or into yeast propagation media.

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Regulatory Compliance 100% Certified

Manufactured in FSSC 22000 & Halal certified facilities conforming to FSSR 2011.

Home Quality Guarantee
Ensures reliable, overflow-free high-gravity molasses fermentation and maximum distillery throughput.

Technical Specifications

Product Name FERMAID AF®
Application Molasses wash foam suppression, headspace minimization & yeast recycling
Active Specification Polydimethylsiloxane Food-Grade Antifoam Base
Nature of Product Food-Grade Fermentation Antifoam & Headspace Optimizer
Dosing Protocol 1 - 3 g/HL wort (10 - 30 ppm) added along with seed transfer into fermenter or yeast scaling media
Packaging & Shelf Life 25 kg HDPE Drums | 12 months at 25±5°C and 35±5% RH
Regulatory Standard Conforms to FSSAI (Lic: 10015043001372) & FSSR 2011 Specifications

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