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hector

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Hi there !

After adding Pectinase to a Red Must , is it possible to wait more than

12 Hours ?! For example , 20 Hours ?!

Hector
 
It will be ok to wait longer than 12 hours. Although I wouldn't wait to long in fear of contamination (sulfite will help with this). 20 hours would be fine.
 
Sure I usually wait 24 hrs before adding yeast
 
Normally I add sulphite and pectic enzyme to my must and add the yeast starter a day later.

The reason is that yeast may inhibit the pectic enzymes.
You can read my story and test with the enzyme here:

http://wijnmaker.blogspot.com/2008/02/het-belang-van-pecto-enzymen-need-for.html

and here:

http://wijnmaker.blogspot.com/2008/01/avonturen-op-het-pecto-pad-deel-2.html

These stories will explain when and why to add the pectic enzyme.

So I wait 24 hour before adding the yeast to my must.
Perfectly acceptable.

Luc
 
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