Methods of pitching yeast for fermentation, and related methods of fermentation and systems
US10190086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/10
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and systems of pitching yeast to fermentation reactors. More particularly, the present invention involves pitching yeast from one fermentation tank to at least one additional fermentation tank. Advantageously, yeast can be continuously pitched from fermentor to fermentor for as long as practically desirable.
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