cideryeast
Cideryeast is a term used in the cider industry to describe yeast strains specifically selected for fermentation of apple-based musts into cider. The term blends cider and yeast and can refer to commercial cultures or in-house culture collections used by cidermakers.
Origins and scope: Most cideryeast strains belong to Saccharomyces cerevisiae, with some producers using non-Saccharomyces species
Function and characteristics: Cideryeast strains differ in attenuation, alcohol tolerance, fermentation temperature ranges, and their tendency
Production and use: Yeast cultures are supplied as liquid cultures, dry yeast, or prepared starters. Cidermakers
Safety and regulation: Yeasts used in cider production are generally recognized as safe for food use. They
See also: cider fermentation, yeast strain, Saccharomyces cerevisiae.