HOLDBAC® YM-C LYO 500 DCU is a protective culture with very slow and low acidification forming lactic acid of the L( ) type, acetic acid and propionic acid. Furthermore, small amounts of other acids as well as diacetyl are formed. Added together with acidifying cultures and can improve the texture and/or flavour of fermented products. Has been shown to maintain product freshness throughout shelf-life and contribute to protecting against some off-flavour development during storage and transportation. As can be proved, HOLDBAC® YM-C LYO 500 DCU inhibits undesired microorganisms in a biological way, e. g. yeasts, moulds and heterofermentative lactobacilli. The efficacy of HOLDBAC® YM-C LYO 500 DCU depends on the strain and species of the yeast or mould and is influenced by the extent of the contamination. Composition Lactobacillus paracasei Propionibacterium freudenreichii subsp. Shermanii Material no. 1253184
