I just recently opened up a container of fermax and noticed that it looked wet, almost to a paste, like play-dough consistency. It was stored tight in its container and in a plastic bag, so I don't think it absorbed moisture from anywhere. It always smelled kind of ammonia-like, so I don't think it really smells different. Should I use it, dry it out and store it? Anyone have this experience before? My regularDAP and energizer look fine.
fermax spoil?
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I got Fermax once and it caked up on me and was a pain to use, so now I jus stick with DAP type nutrient.
I'm trying to dry some out to see how that goes. I'm thinking this stuff must be hygroscopic, though I can't see where it could have absorbed water from. I had it packed with DAP, energizer, and some various finings. I've had good luck with the stuff in the past so I don't want to throw it out, but will if there's a chance I'll contaminate a wine before it even gets started. I've shot the manufacturer an email to see if they know about the issue.
