Jump to content

  • Chat
  •  
  •  

Welcome to Formiculture.com!

This is a website for anyone interested in Myrmecology and all aspects of finding, keeping, and studying ants. The site and forum are free to use. Register now to gain access to all of our features. Once registered and logged in, you will be able to create topics, post replies to existing threads, give reputation points to your fellow members, get your own private messenger, post status updates, manage your profile and so much more. If you already have an account, login here - otherwise create an account for free today!

Photo

Can I Use Baking Yeast Instead of Brewers Yeast?


  • Please log in to reply
1 reply to this topic

#1 Offline TennesseeAnts - Posted February 17 2018 - 8:21 PM

TennesseeAnts

    Advanced Member

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 4,920 posts
  • LocationNashville, Tennessee

Can I use baking yeast for making fruit fly medium?



#2 Offline drtrmiller - Posted February 17 2018 - 8:24 PM

drtrmiller

    Vendor

  • Members
  • PipPipPip
  • 2,714 posts

Can I use baking yeast for making fruit fly medium?


Yes, it will work similarly. Brewer's yeast is simply a different strain that survives living in and producing greater concentrations of alcohol for longer periods. I use baker's yeast for my cultures, since I have it on hand.

Edited by drtrmiller, February 17 2018 - 8:29 PM.



byFormica® is the manufacturer of the iconic nectar feeders and Sunburst Ant Nectar.
byFormica ant products always deliver consistent performance, convenience,
and reliability, making them among the most beloved ant foods and kit enjoyed by
ant keeping enthusiasts worldwide. For more information, visit www.byFormica.com.




0 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users