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Fermentation

Ethanol

Yeast for fermentation in bioenergy

Every drop counts in fuel ethanol production. Innova® yeasts and enzymes effectively pair with your operational needs to help you exceed your KPIs. With the Innova® fermentation system you get more agility and confidence in your operations. Through smart design, the Innova® system provides the greatest stress tolerance and reliability. The result is maximum starch conversion, higher ethanol yields and the performance you need to navigate to a brighter future.

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Hear from Dan Sanders Jr., Vice President of Front Range Energy, about why they trust Innova® yeast to deliver optimized yield -- despite variable plant conditions and fermentation rates.

Bioenergy Front Range Testimonial

Fermentation flexibility you can depend on

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Warm weather and elevated temperatures stress out yeast, resulting in the need to reduce solids and ethanol output. With their smart design, Innova® yeasts can tolerate temperature excursions up to 104ºF. That means your plant can maintain its production capabilities and enjoy a brighter summer.

Managing heat stress

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As an ethanol producer, you’re continually improving your process – both to meet shareholder demands in the short term and for long-term business sustainability

Is using urea holding back your ethanol plant?

Innova® yeasts express enzymes that have greater debranching and starch degrading activities. The result is a greater conversion for your plant.

Expresses enzymes

Innova® yeasts are capable of fermenting up to 38% solids. Thatallows you to significantly increase the efficiency and expansion of your production.

Ferments at high dry solids

Innova® yeasts are tolerant to acid levels up to 0.8%, which means you can finish fermentations as bacterial infections occur.

High organic acid tolerance

We specifically developed Innova® Apex ADY to thrive at temperature excursions above 97°F. By using Innova® Apex ADY, you'll diminish downtime, and cut cooling costs. Innova® Apex ADY will increase your plant's efficiency and output in any season.

High-temperature tolerance

Innova® yeasts deliver consistent performance during challenging process conditions. They also express advanced enzymes for greatest starch conversion and improved ethanol yields.

Maximizes starch conversion to improve ethanol yield

Innova® yeasts are bred to be robust and have high performance without the need for additional yeast nutrients.

Reduces need for additional yeast nutrients

Innova® yeasts are uniquely designed to work in targeted process conditions. That gives you the flexibility to choose a yeast best suited to your operation.

Optimal fermentation time

You may need or prefer Food Grade Certification of fermentation yeasts for your ethanol production. If so, it&#039;s available for this product.

Food Grade Availability

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Innova® Apex ADY resets expectations for fermentation performance — the most robust, highest yielding, consistent yeast available in the industry. Developed with flexibility to run your plant your way, Innova® Apex ADY enables you to take ethanol yields to the highest level by combining new Innova® strain technology and robustness, maximizing your investment with conversion efficiency while de-risking your plant to operational upsets. The apex of any operation is to consistently achieve performance targets. Innova® Apex ADY, hit every curve with confidence.

Expresses enzymes Innova® yeasts express enzymes that have greater debranching and starch degrading activities. The result is a greater conversion for your plant.
Ferments at high dry solids Innova® yeasts are capable of fermenting up to 38% solids. Thatallows you to significantly increase the efficiency and expansion of your production.
High organic acid tolerance Innova® yeasts are tolerant to acid levels up to 0.8%, which means you can finish fermentations as bacterial infections occur.
High-temperature tolerance We specifically developed Innova® Apex ADY to thrive at temperature excursions above 97°F. By using Innova® Apex ADY, you'll diminish downtime, and cut cooling costs. Innova® Apex ADY will increase your plant's efficiency and output in any season.Maximizes starch conversion to improve ethanol yield Innova® yeasts deliver consistent performance during challenging process conditions. They also express advanced enzymes for greatest starch conversion and improved ethanol yields.
Reduces need for additional yeast nutrients Innova® yeasts are bred to be robust and have high performance without the need for additional yeast nutrients.
Optimal fermentation time Innova® yeasts are uniquely designed to work in targeted process conditions. That gives you the flexibility to choose a yeast best suited to your operation.Food Grade Availability You may need or prefer Food Grade Certification of fermentation yeasts for your ethanol production. If so, it&#039;s available for this product.

Benefits

Innova® Apex ADY is a genetically modified yeast designed with flexibility to withstand fermentation stress with ethanol high yields . Innova® Apex ADY powers through organic acid and temperature stress while reducing glycerol, taking production and consistency to new levels.

Details

This product contains enzymes. While enzymes are safe to use in consumer applications, they need correct handling in working environments to ensure workers’ safety.

Indeed, repeated inhalation of enzyme dust or aerosols resulting from improper handling may induce sensitization and may cause allergic type 1 reactions in sensitized individuals.

Please follow the precautionary handling recommendations below:

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 </article><ul><li>Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray</li>
	<li>Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing</li>
	<li>In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection</li>
	<li>IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing</li>
	<li>If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or a doctor</li>
	<li>Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container</li>
	<li>Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local regulations</li>
</ul>For more safety information, please watch the entire series of <a href="https://www.novozymes.tv/channel/10795880/safety-material" target="_blank">safety videos</a>.

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Product features, details and benefits

We specifically developed Innova® yeasts to thrive at temperature excursions above 100°F. By using them, you&#039;ll diminish downtime, and cut cooling costs. Innova® yeasts will increase your plant&#039;s efficiency and output in any season.

Yeast

Innova® Apex - ADY

Innova® yeasts are uniquely designed to work in targeted process conditions. That gives you the flexibility to choose a yeast best suited to your operation.

Innova® Apex resets expectations for fermentation performance — the most robust, highest yielding, consistent yeast available in the industry. Developed with flexibility to run your plant your way, Innova® Apex enables you to take ethanol yields to the highest level by combining new Innova® strain technology and robustness, maximizing your investment with conversion efficiency while de-risking your plant to operational upsets. The apex of any operation is to consistently achieve performance targets. Innova® Apex, hit every curve with confidence.

Expresses enzymes Innova® yeasts express enzymes that have greater debranching and starch degrading activities. The result is a greater conversion for your plant.
Ferments at high dry solids Innova® yeasts are capable of fermenting up to 38% solids. Thatallows you to significantly increase the efficiency and expansion of your production.
High organic acid tolerance Innova® yeasts are tolerant to acid levels up to 0.8%, which means you can finish fermentations as bacterial infections occur.
High-temperature tolerance We specifically developed Innova® yeasts to thrive at temperature excursions above 100°F. By using them, you&#039;ll diminish downtime, and cut cooling costs. Innova® yeasts will increase your plant&#039;s efficiency and output in any season.
Maximizes starch conversion to improve ethanol yield Innova® yeasts deliver consistent performance during challenging process conditions. They also express advanced enzymes for greatest starch conversion and improved ethanol yields.
Reduces need for additional yeast nutrients Innova® yeasts are bred to be robust and have high performance without the need for additional yeast nutrients.
Optimal fermentation time Innova® yeasts are uniquely designed to work in targeted process conditions. That gives you the flexibility to choose a yeast best suited to your operation.

Innova® Apex is a genetically modified yeast designed with flexibility to withstand fermentation stress with ethanol high yields . Innova® Apex powers through organic acid and temperature stress while reducing glycerol, taking production and consistency to new levels.

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Innova® Base-1

Innova® Apex

Innova® Turbo is the fastest, high-yielding advanced yeast in the industry. Built specifically for high throughput plants to increase yields and speed while de-risking production, Innova® Turbo consistently delivers the highest throughput volume, high titers, efficiency and profitability high throughput producers seek.

Breaking speed barriers without conversion trade-offs so you can make more, faster.

Innova® Turbo is a genetically modified yeast specifically designed for the industry's fastest fermentations - built for speed, higher ethanol yield, and increased efficiency by fermenting higher solids. With Innova® robustness, Turbo thrives in high ethanol titers, powering through organic acid and temperature stress, while reducing glycerol. When your finish line is large volume, high speed ethanol production, Innova® Turbo delivers the RPMs you need ensuring yields are consistently maxed out.

Innova® Turbo

Developed to withstand the rigor of heavy-duty, hard-running plants, Innova® Element can ferment up to 36% dry solids while tolerating high ethanol titers &gt;15% w/v in fermentation.

Expand throughput by fermenting high dry solids

While many yeast use urea and yeast food to support fermentation, Innova® Element may significantly reduce the need for urea and eliminate the need for yeast food.

May reduce your need for yeast nutritional supplements

Designed for the challenges of longer fermentations (&gt;60 hours), Innova® Quantum is a drop-in solution, capable of converting the most sugar to ethanol vs. all other GM yeast. *Innova® Force

Achieve your greatest conversion by increasing ethanol yield 2-3% vs. the industry’s leading yeast.*

Gain peace of mind knowing that you do not have to sacrifice robust performance for higher yields. Innova® Quantum allows you to reduce variability and process upsets by handling operational stressors like temperature excursions, up to 36°C/98°F, and 0.5% lactic acid while finishing at &lt;0.1% w/v glucose.

Finish strong even under compounding fermentation challenges caused by high temperatures and organic acid excursions.

Rebalancing yeast energy, Innova® Element reduces glycerol production by up to 20%, contributing to ethanol increases and improving DDGS quality.

Improve DDGS quality with lower glycerol

Breaking the limits of performance without tradeoffs.

Ferments at high dry solids Innova® yeasts are capable of fermenting up to 38% solids. Thatallows you to significantly increase the efficiency and expansion of your production.
High-temperature tolerance We specifically developed Innova® yeasts to thrive at temperature excursions above 100°F. By using them, you&#039;ll diminish downtime, and cut cooling costs. Innova® yeasts will increase your plant&#039;s efficiency and output in any season.
High organic acid tolerance Innova® yeasts are tolerant to acid levels up to 0.8%, which means you can finish fermentations as bacterial infections occur.
Reduces need for additional yeast nutrients Innova® yeasts are bred to be robust and have high performance without the need for additional yeast nutrients.
Expresses enzymes Innova® yeasts express enzymes that have greater debranching and starch degrading activities. The result is a greater conversion for your plant.
Maximizes starch conversion to improve ethanol yield Innova® yeasts deliver consistent performance during challenging process conditions. They also express advanced enzymes for greatest starch conversion and improved ethanol yields.
Expand throughput by fermenting high dry solids Developed to withstand the rigor of heavy-duty, hard-running plants, Innova® Element can ferment up to 36% dry solids while tolerating high ethanol titers &gt;15% w/v in fermentation.May reduce your need for yeast nutritional supplements While many yeast use urea and yeast food to support fermentation, Innova® Element may significantly reduce the need for urea and eliminate the need for yeast food.Achieve your greatest conversion by increasing ethanol yield 2-3% vs. the industry’s leading yeast.* Designed for the challenges of longer fermentations (&gt;60 hours), Innova® Quantum is a drop-in solution, capable of converting the most sugar to ethanol vs. all other GM yeast. *Innova® ForceFinish strong even under compounding fermentation challenges caused by high temperatures and organic acid excursions. Gain peace of mind knowing that you do not have to sacrifice robust performance for higher yields. Innova® Quantum allows you to reduce variability and process upsets by handling operational stressors like temperature excursions, up to 36°C/98°F, and 0.5% lactic acid while finishing at &lt;0.1% w/v glucose.Improve DDGS quality with lower glycerol Rebalancing yeast energy, Innova® Element reduces glycerol production by up to 20%, contributing to ethanol increases and improving DDGS quality.

Innova® Quantum is the highest yielding yeast in the Innova family that excels in compounding fermentation challenges while providing the flexibility to allow you to expand throughput by fermenting high dry solids.

Innova® Quantum is a genetically modified yeast strain designed for fermentation processes greater than 60 hours. It finishes clean at 0.1% w/v glucose, even under the most challenging conditions so you can confidently run your plant and achieve the highest ethanol titers.  Innova® Quantum produces high-quality GA with advanced de-branching activity and a fungal alpha-amylase to deliver the lowest residual starch.