LEVEL2 INITIA� is a novel non-Saccharomyces yeast that acts as an antioxidant and an antimicrobial agent, preserving aromatic juice from oxidative browning and aroma degradation, as well as suppressing the growth of native, volatile acidity producing yeast and bacteria.

� Limits browning by quickly consuming oxygen and copper ions
� Preserves aromatic precursors (thiols) from oxidative degradation
� Outcompetes native yeast and bacteria, limiting their VA production
� Very low fermentative abilities, grows well at low temperature and can tolerate up to 3% alcohol
� Has a high demand for nitrogen - YAN should be determined prior to INITIA use and Saccharomyces inoculation
� Metschnikowia pulcherrima strain
� Isolated in Burgundy by the Institut Fran�ais de la Vigne et du Vin (IFV) in Beaune, France