Accurate In-Process Yeast Analysis

Yeast performance is a critical factor in producing consistent on-time fermentations. Traditional yeast management regimens have been limited to subjective inaccurate measurements such as weight/volume and microscopic counts.

GenPrime Yeast Activity Monitor™ is a breakthrough in fermentation testing technology. This patented fluorescent assay not only dramatically improves quality control in the fermentation process; it actually measures the health of the yeast. Because it is metabolically derived, the GenPrime Yeast Activity Monitor™ technology allows the user to track fermentation and propagation progression in-process, and can be used proactively to predict and control fermentation outcome. To learn more about the GenPrime Yeast Activity Monitor™ technology, visit our partner site.

Yeast 101: Fuel Ethanol Applications

Yeast management is critical to the efficient production of fuel ethanol. Healthy yeast produce up to 33 times more ethanol than stressed cells. Effective management comes from  understanding healthy yeast.

Knowledge Means Efficiency

The best way to maximize production output and efficiency in fuel ethanol plants is to accurately measure and track yeast activity during the fermentation process. The Yeast Activity Monitor does just that.

The Yeast Activity Monitor
is the Answer

The Yeast Activity Monitor is faster, more accurate and less labor intensive than traditional methods of yeast management. Plus, the Yeast Activity Monitor measures yeast vitality, providing a direct measurement of fermentation performance. This knowledge enables technicians to adjust factors during fermentation to obtain peak performance, resulting in more efficient production.

Cutting Edge Science

The Yeast Activity Monitor works by introducing a dye molecule into a yeast sample. Healthy cells metabolize the dye, which produces a fluorescent signal. This fluorescence is measured by a handheld reader and the digital values are used to track yeast activity throughout the propagation and fermentation processes.

The Yeast Activity Monitor is a fast, affordable analysis tool which uses proven technology to give you a powerful edge in fuel ethanol production.

You Don't Have to Be a Microbiologist

Using the Yeast Activity Monitor requires very little skill. In fact, training can be accomplished in less than an hour and each test can be conducted in less than 10 minutes. Its compact size means that the monitor will fit practically anywhere and the rugged design ensures it will be equally at home in the lab or an industrial setting.

Your Primary Source for Microbial Analysis

GenPrime is a worldwide leader in the development of revolutionary microbial analysis tools.

Brewing Applications

The Yeast Activity Monitor™ technology is revolutionizing fermentation industries. This unique technology provides operators with the critical information needed to make adjustments in process to ensure the product quality and consistency that comes from effective yeast management. Process optimization, consistency and control are at your fingertips when testing with the Yeast Activity Monitor.™

Features and Benefits:

• The Yeast Activity Monitor™ provides results in as few as 10 minutes, increasing efficiency and reducing labor costs.
• The Yeast Activity Monitor™ quickly determines innoculation rates, maintaining consistent fermentation and batch-to-batch consistency.
• Accurate fermentation information reduces the blending needed and prevents off-flavors in the product.