Aerobic Fermentation

Also known as: Controlled Aerobic

How It Works

  1. 1 Depulp cherries
  2. 2 Place in open fermentation tanks
  3. 3 Monitor and control temperature
  4. 4 Monitor pH levels
  5. 5 Ferment for specific time
  6. 6 Wash and dry

Flavor Impact

Clean, bright, enhanced fruit flavors. More controlled than traditional fermentation.

Water Usage

💧 Medium to High

Common Regions

  • Specialty farms worldwide

Advantages

  • Better than uncontrolled fermentation
  • Cleaner than anaerobic
  • Reproducible

Challenges

  • Requires monitoring equipment
  • More complex than traditional