FermBase Condenses Yeast Trace Element Dosing Into a Single Blend After 3,300 Experiments

FermBase, a fermentation media brand of CREMER, has introduced Y-Base Blend, a pre-mixed trace element product for yeast fermentation. This product aims to simplify the process for fermentation companies by replacing individual mineral salts with a standardized blend, which has been tested to perform as well or better than customers' in-house solutions in various fermentation methods and end products.

The development of Y-Base Blend involved narrowing down from over 50,000 possible trace element combinations to 3,300 experiments across different yeast strains, resulting in a final bioreactor blend. FermBase partnered with Differential Bio, a Munich startup specializing in automated fermentation experiments and machine learning analysis. The product is available in 1 kg units for laboratory trials and 25 kg containers for pilot and scale-up work, ensuring consistency and ease of use for biotech and fermentation companies worldwide.