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  BetaCel-Yeast® (Premium)

  £6.99 – £2,450.00Price range: £6.99 through £2,450.00

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  BetaCel Yeast® – Premium Deactivated Brewers’ Yeast Powder

  NEW & IMPROVED – Higher Protein, Premium Brewing Heritage & Better Value

  BetaCel Yeast® is our new premium-quality deactivated brewers’ yeast powder, produced from 100% pure Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

  Sourced from a global leading producer of yeast powders and extracts, BetaCel Yeast® is derived from genuine traditional brewing using malted barley and hops, providing an excellent nutritional profile and valuable naturally occurring brewing compounds.

  Following our own comparative testing against our long-established Brocacel® Yeast, BetaCel Yeast® came out on top, offering a higher measured protein content, a more pleasant overall taste in our own comparisons, distinctive brewing-derived characteristics and a cost saving for our customers.

  Why Have We Introduced BetaCel Yeast®?

  Brocacel® has always been a very good-quality yeast ingredient, and one we have been happy to supply for many years. However, at AA Baits, we are constantly looking for ways to improve the quality and value of the ingredients we offer.

  Following comparative laboratory testing, we received the following protein results:

  • Brocacel® Yeast – 40.9% crude protein
  • BetaCel Yeast® – 45.8% crude protein

  These are the actual results returned from the samples tested. As with any natural ingredient, nutritional values can vary slightly between production batches.

  This means BetaCel Yeast® demonstrated approximately 12% more protein than Brocacel® in our comparative testing.

  Alongside the higher protein result, BetaCel Yeast® offers a cost saving, making it an exciting addition to our range.

  Understanding the Bitterness Levels – Why Is This Important?

  One of the interesting findings from our comparative laboratory testing was the difference in measured bitterness levels between the two yeast products.

  Our results showed:

  • Brocacel® Yeast – 20 BU/100g dry matter
  • BetaCel Yeast® – 100 BU/100g dry matter

  This means BetaCel Yeast® recorded five times the measured bitterness of Brocacel® in our laboratory analysis.

  However, it’s important to understand what these figures actually mean, particularly when it comes to taste, palatability and bait quality.

  At AA Baits, we fully appreciate that taste and palatability are extremely important when developing high-quality fishing baits. The last thing we want is to introduce an ingredient that negatively affects the taste or acceptance of our formulations.

  For this reason, we carried out our own direct taste comparisons between Brocacel® and BetaCel Yeast®.

  Despite the difference in laboratory bitterness readings, we were unable to detect any noticeable additional bitterness in BetaCel Yeast®. In fact, we found BetaCel Yeast® to have a much more pleasant initial taste and aftertaste, making it our preferred product in our own side-by-side comparisons. We also tested other yeast powders that recorded zero measurable bitterness and had not been produced through traditional brewing using malted barley and hops. Despite having no measurable bitterness, we found both their initial taste and lingering aftertaste to be extremely unpleasant.

  This highlights an important distinction: a laboratory bitterness measurement does not necessarily translate directly into how bitter an ingredient tastes, particularly when it is incorporated at relatively low inclusion levels within a complete bait formulation.

  So Why Have We Highlighted the Bitterness Reading?

  The reason we’ve included this information isn’t because we believe a more bitter bait is necessarily better. Instead, we consider it an interesting analytical characteristic that helps us understand the brewing origin and composition of the yeast.

  BetaCel Yeast® originates from genuine traditional brewing using malted barley and hops, rather than simply being yeast grown on alternative fermentation substrates.

  During the brewing process, hops contribute naturally occurring bitter compounds, including humulone (alpha acid), lupulone (beta acid) and related substances.

  The bitterness level of brewery-derived yeast can be influenced by the quantity, variety and bittering intensity of the hops used, alongside the brewing and production processes themselves.

  The higher bitterness reading in BetaCel Yeast® is consistent with its origins in a hop-rich brewing process and reflects an interesting difference in the brewing-derived characteristics of the two yeast products.

  These hop-derived compounds are also of particular interest because of their recognised antioxidant and bacteriostatic properties under certain conditions.

  Although the bitterness reading alone cannot establish the exact concentrations of these compounds or determine the quality of the original beer, it provides another useful insight into the characteristics of BetaCel Yeast® and its genuine brewing heritage.

  What Does This Mean for Bait Makers?

  Ultimately, what matters to us is the overall quality, nutritional value, taste and suitability of an ingredient, rather than any single laboratory figure.

  Our own taste testing found BetaCel Yeast® to have a more pleasant overall taste than Brocacel®, with no noticeable increase in bitterness, despite its higher analytical reading.

  It’s also worth remembering that brewers’ yeast is normally used as just one component of a complete bait formulation. Its contribution to the finished bait will depend on the inclusion rate and the other ingredients used.

  For us, the bitterness measurement is simply another piece of analytical information that complements the more important advantages we have identified:

  • Higher Protein Content – 45.8% crude protein compared with 40.9% for Brocacel® in our comparative testing.
  • Excellent Taste Profile – Preferred in our own side-by-side taste comparisons, with no noticeable additional bitterness.
  • Genuine Brewery Origin – Derived from traditional brewing using malted barley and hops.
  • Naturally Occurring Nutrients – Including MOS, beta-glucans, nucleotides, amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
  • Better Value for Money – Offering a cost saving compared with Brocacel®.

  Genuine Brewery-Derived Yeast – Why the Source Matters

  Not all yeast powders are produced in the same way, and we believe the origin of a yeast ingredient is just as important as its nutritional specification.

  BetaCel Yeast® is sourced from genuine traditional brewing using malted barley and hops, rather than simply being yeast grown on an alternative fermentation substrate.

  During the brewing process, the yeast comes into contact with naturally occurring compounds from both the malted barley and hops, contributing to its distinctive composition.

  This can include valuable hop-derived bitter compounds alongside the nutritional components naturally present in the yeast itself.

  Some yeast powders are produced using alternative fermentation substrates and different manufacturing processes. These can still be useful ingredients, but their composition may differ significantly from genuine brewery-derived yeast.

  For this reason, we believe it is important to understand not just the protein content of a yeast powder, but also where it comes from, how it is produced and what naturally occurring compounds it contains.

  Why Bitterness and Gluten Are Interesting Indicators

  Two particularly interesting characteristics when assessing brewery-derived yeast are its measured bitterness and the presence of gluten.

  Traditional brewing commonly uses malted barley, which naturally contains gluten-related proteins, while hops contribute characteristic bitter compounds.

  When both are detected in a brewers’ yeast powder, they can provide useful supporting evidence of its brewing origin.

  However, neither measurement alone proves how a yeast has been produced, which is why manufacturer traceability and confirmation of the production process are equally important.

  In the case of BetaCel Yeast®, we have confirmation that the product originates from traditional brewing using malted barley and hops.

  Combined with its measured bitterness, this gives us further confidence in the origin and characteristics of the ingredient we are supplying.

  Naturally Rich in Valuable Yeast Nutrients

  BetaCel Yeast® contains a range of naturally occurring nutritional components that make deactivated brewers’ yeast a valuable ingredient in modern bait formulations.

  These include:

  • MOS (Mannan Oligosaccharides) – Naturally occurring yeast cell wall components valued for their prebiotic properties.
  • Beta-Glucans – Yeast cell wall polysaccharides recognised for their potential role in supporting normal immune function.
  • Nucleotides – Important nutritional compounds involved in cellular activity, growth and tissue development.
  • Amino Acids – Valuable protein-building components that contribute to the nutritional profile of a bait.
  • B Vitamins – Naturally occurring vitamins involved in metabolism and nutrient utilisation.
  • Minerals & Trace Elements – Including phosphorus, iron, zinc and other essential micronutrients.
  • Hop-Derived Compounds – Including humulone, lupulone and related bitter substances associated with the brewing process.

  Premium Quality & Specialist Production

  BetaCel Yeast® is manufactured by a global leading producer of yeast powders and extracts, using specialist production and processing technology.

  The combination of genuine brewery-derived raw material, carefully controlled processing and an excellent nutritional specification makes BetaCel Yeast® a premium ingredient for use in boilies, groundbaits, stick mixes and other specialist fishing bait formulations.

  Key Benefits of BetaCel Yeast®

  • 100% pure deactivated brewers’ yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).
  • Derived from genuine traditional brewing using malted barley and hops.
  • 45.8% crude protein in our comparative testing.
  • Approximately 12% higher measured protein content than Brocacel® Yeast.
  • Five times the measured bitterness of Brocacel® Yeast, with no noticeable additional bitterness in our own taste comparisons.
  • Pleasant overall taste profile, preferred in our own side-by-side testing.
  • Contains naturally occurring MOS, beta-glucans and nucleotides.
  • Provides amino acids, B vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
  • Contains valuable hop-derived bitter compounds, including humulone and lupulone.
  • Produced using specialist manufacturing technology.
  • Excellent nutritional addition to a wide range of bait formulations.
  • Better value for money compared with Brocacel® Yeast.

  The AA Baits Commitment to Quality

  At AA Baits, we’re constantly striving to source the very best quality ingredients, not only to offer our customers premium products at competitive prices, but also to ensure that we use only the finest raw materials in our own in-house bait formulations and boilie production.

  Our introduction of BetaCel Yeast® isn’t because Brocacel® is a poor-quality product — far from it. Brocacel® has always been an excellent yeast ingredient and one that many of our customers have used successfully for years.

  For the time being, we will continue to offer both Brocacel® and BetaCel Yeast®, allowing customers to choose whichever product best suits their requirements.

  However, following our comparative testing, we believe BetaCel Yeast® represents an exciting step forward.

  With its higher measured protein content, excellent taste profile, genuine brewery-derived origin, valuable naturally occurring nutrients and more competitive price, we can see BetaCel Yeast® becoming our leading brewers’ yeast ingredient and the preferred choice for many bait makers.

  BetaCel Yeast® – Genuine Brewery-Derived Quality, Higher Protein, Excellent Taste & Better Value.

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  Crunchy Kelp Meal

  Rated 5.00 out of 5

  £5.35 – £3,140.00Price range: £5.35 through £3,140.00

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  Kelp Meal is a natural ingredient that adds nutrition and texture to your carp bait. It contains a range of useful vitamins and minerals. These include vitamin B12, which many common bait ingredients lack.

  Kelp Meal also adds a firm crunchy texture to finished baits. Carp use their powerful throat teeth to crush food as they feed. This extra crunch can make your bait more interesting and add another natural food signal.

  You can use Kelp Meal in boilies, pastes and other carp bait mixes. It blends easily with other dry ingredients and works well in many base mix recipes.

  Kelp Meal is ideal for bait makers who want to add a natural marine ingredient to their mix. It helps improve texture while adding valuable nutrients to the finished bait.

  Recommended inclusion level: Add up to 15% (150g per kg of base mix).

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  Fish Hydrolysate

  Rated 5.00 out of 5

  £5.49 – £2,099.99Price range: £5.49 through £2,099.99

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  This Salmon derived hydrolysate is an ultra thick/dark liquid and has extremely potent smell, it it also rich in soluble amino acids making it irresistible to carp.

  Great multi-range product, useful for spod/stick/base/pellet mixes etc.

  The recommended inclusion level is up to 50ml per kg base mix, depending on the amount of other liquids you might be adding.

  All our liquid foods are of the highest grade available on the market.

   

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  Premium Attract +

  £5.99 – £624.99Price range: £5.99 through £624.99

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  Premium Attract + powder has also been formulated by the leading manufacturer of premium functional hydrolysates in liquid and powder form. This world wide multi-billon pound company produce only the best nutritional and palatable hydrolysates in liquid and powder form. This outstanding attractant powder has been formulated using salts, yeasts, wheat and free form amino acids making a fantastic highly attractive taste enhancer.

  Recommended inclusion level is up to 5% (50g) per kg base mix, depending on other solubles being used within your mix.

  Great multi-range product, useful for spod/stick/base/pellet mixes etc. Also great for coating/dusting hook baits.

  • Protein content: 48%
  • Fat content: 2%
  • Moisture: 6%
  • Ash: 28%

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  NORth 70 Fishmeal

  Rated 5.00 out of 5

  £6.26 – £3,369.99Price range: £6.26 through £3,369.99

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  A high quality fishmeal.  It has been indirectly steam dried at low temperatures and it is made from whole fish and trimmings.

  • Contains a natural antioxidant
  • Low in moisture content
  • High nutritional value
  • High in digestible amino acids

  Can be included in base mixes at up to 500g/kg

  • Protein content: 71%
  • Fat content: 6%
  • Moisture content: 7%
  • Ash content: 16%

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  Roasted Peanut Meal

  £3.99 – £439.99Price range: £3.99 through £439.99

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  This roasted peanut meal is is not only a valuable source of quality protein but is also a very attractive ingredient which has a deep nutty aroma with this being roasted it also adds extra flavour and digestibility.

  This Peanut Meal can be used in bird food, milk protein or fish meal baits to add a smooth aroma, texture along with great nutritional benefits.

  Recommend inclusion level is up to 20% – (200g) per kg base mix.

  • Protein content: 26%
  • Fat content: 46%
  • Fibre content: 6%

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  Blood Plasma

  £8.50 – £5,200.00Price range: £8.50 through £5,200.00

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  Blood Plasma is a highly functional protein ingredient derived from porcine blood, containing approximately 80% protein with an excellent amino acid profile. Long established within the bait industry, Blood Plasma is particularly valued for its exceptional binding, firming and heat-induced gelling properties.

  When used in a boilie mix, Blood Plasma helps produce a strong, resilient finished bait with a firm outer skin while allowing the centre to remain comparatively soft. This makes it particularly useful when increased durability is required without creating an excessively dense bait that restricts the release of soluble attractors.

  Its excellent binding properties can improve the structure and integrity of a base mix, making Blood Plasma a useful addition to mixes that are difficult to roll or require extra firmness. It is also naturally light in colour with a very neutral aroma, meaning it can be incorporated without significantly altering the colour or flavour profile of the finished bait.

  Blood Plasma is especially useful for producing hard hookbaits, durable boilies and strengthened pastes, and can be used alongside other milk, fish, animal or vegetable proteins as part of a balanced base mix.

  Recommended Inclusion Levels

  For general boilie and base mix applications, we recommend 3–5% (30–50g per kg of base mix).

  For hard hookbaits and extra-durable baits, inclusion can be increased to up to 10% (100g per kg of base mix).

  Top Tip: Blood Plasma is also an excellent addition to paste mixes where additional binding and firmness are required. Start at a lower inclusion and increase gradually until the desired consistency is achieved.

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  Pure Calanus Liquid

  Rated 5.00 out of 5

  £7.49 – £7,899.99Price range: £7.49 through £7,899.99

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  Pure Calanus Liquid Hydrolysate is one of the most exciting steps forward in marine-derived protein sources in many years.

  It is 100% sustainable yet contains an almost unparalleled amino acid profile. Pure Calanus benefits from high levels of some of the most essential and attractive amino acids for all fish species. These provide water-soluble attraction and nutrition that is highly stimulating to carp.

  This wonderfully salty, super-soluble liquid is incredibly low in fat and high in water-soluble protein. It pumps out attraction at a rapid rate, transmitting food signals far and wide. Its uses are only limited by your imagination; its relatively thin viscosity means it will penetrate boilies and pellets with ease before releasing a tantalising wave of attraction once applied to your chosen spot.

  Key Features
  – High in essential amino acids
  – Super soluble
  – PVA friendly
  – Fully sustainable
  – Salty and packed with highly digestible protein

  Great multi-range product, useful for spod/stick/base mixes also goes really well using neat over pellets.

  The recommended inclusion level is up to 50ml per kg base mix, depending on the amount of other liquids you might be adding.

  All our liquid foods are of the highest grade available on the market.

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