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Choc B Flavour
Price range: £2.07 through £96.50 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThis Choc B flavour is chocolate/vanilla that has been used many years ago with great affect by well know anglers. It was mainly used for flavouring prepared particles but can also be used in boilie mixes. This flavour is extremely dark and will penetrate the likes of Tigernuts right through to the core, with it being so dark and penetrating to the core it realises a dark cloud of highly attractive flavour throughout your swim.
Can be used to soak the particles in as well as cooking them, helping to penetrate into the prepared baits. Try starting of with adding 50ml to 5kg of particles and go from there.
Recommended inclusion levels are 6-14ml per kg base mix. When using a new flavour we always advise creating a small batch of baits and starting with the lower recommended level, you can then add more going forward until you achieve your desired aroma.
For high attract pop ups & wafters we recommend adding up to 6 ml per 1 egg mix, some flavours are stronger than others so don’t be afraid to experiment.
When adding to your own glugs & liquids we recommend adding at 2% – 5% (5ml – 12ml flavour – 250ml glug), again when using a new flavour we always advise starting with the lower recommended level, you can then add more going forward until you achieve your desired aroma.
To boost your hook baits, you can use our PVA friendly Betaine liquid, DMPT liquid or Glycerine (all found under liquid foods) to dilute your chosen flavour down. Some anglers like to boost their hook baits with neat flavour whilst some like to dilute the strength down. We recommend adding the flavour at 5% (12ml flavour – 250ml booster liquid). This % can always be increased until you achieve your chosen strength. You can also add a wide variety of liquid foods etc adding more attraction to your unique booster.
All our concentrated flavours are of the highest grade/quality available on the market. As with all concentrated flavours and liquids, use in a well ventilated area and always wear safety glasses.
This is a water based flavour which has been created with nature identical flavourings and has been carefully created to give a very appetising flavour as well as the aroma (smell), some flavours out there are mainly based on aroma chemicals (smell), with the flavour not given much thought.
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Betaine Liquid
Price range: £3.74 through £308.32***THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY***This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageOur Betain Liquid has been formulated to thin down flavours for boosting Hookbaits etc. It also allows you to create your very own unique booster/soaks by using this as your base and adding your chosen additives and flavours.
- PVA Friendly
- Contains Betaine
- Contains Preservative
- Contains Salt
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Sweetcorn Concentrate
Price range: £2.07 through £99.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageSweetcorn Flavour.
Recommended inclusion levels are 5-10ml per kg base mix. When using a new flavour we always advise creating a small batch of baits and starting with the lower recommended level, you can then add more going forward until you achieve your desired aroma.
For high attract pop ups & wafters we recommend adding up to 5 ml per 1 egg mix, some flavours are stronger than others so don’t be afraid to experiment.
When adding to your own glugs & liquids we recommend adding at 2% – 5% (5ml – 12ml flavour – 250ml glug), again when using a new flavour we always advise starting with the lower recommended level, you can then add more going forward until you achieve your desired aroma.
To boost your hook baits, you can use our PVA friendly Betaine liquid, DMPT liquid or Glycerine (all found under liquid foods) to dilute your chosen flavour down. Some anglers like to boost their hook baits with neat flavour whilst some like to dilute the strength down. We recommend adding the flavour at 5% (12ml flavour – 250ml booster liquid). This % can always be increased until you achieve your chosen strength. You can also add a wide variety of liquid foods etc adding more attraction to your unique booster.
All our concentrated flavours are of the highest grade/quality available on the market. As with all concentrated flavours and liquids, use in a well ventilated area and always wear safety glasses.
This is a PG based flavour which has been created with nature identical flavourings and has been carefully created to give a very appetising flavour as well as the aroma (smell), some flavours out there are mainly based on aroma chemicals (smell), with the flavour not given much thought.
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Cocoa Powder
Price range: £13.49 through £949.99***THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY***This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageCocoa Powder Light Brown – 10–12% Fat
Light Brown Cocoa Powder is a premium-grade, alkalised cocoa powder manufactured from carefully processed cocoa beans. With a cocoa butter content of 10–12%, it offers a smooth, classic cocoa profile alongside a light-to-medium brown colour, making it an extremely versatile ingredient for use within boilie, groundbait, stick mix and spod mix formulations.
Unlike natural cocoa powder, this product has been alkalised (Dutch processed) to reduce its natural acidity. This produces a smoother, more rounded cocoa taste and aroma while giving the powder its consistent light brown appearance.
The fine particle size allows it to disperse evenly throughout dry mixes, making it particularly useful where a consistent cocoa profile and colour are required throughout the finished bait.
With its distinctive chocolate aroma and palatability, cocoa powder works particularly well alongside milk proteins, birdfoods, nut meals, biscuit meals and sweet or creamy flavour profiles. It can also be incorporated at lower levels into fishmeal-based formulations to add another layer to the overall taste and aroma profile.
Key Features
- Premium alkalised cocoa powder
- 10–12% cocoa butter/fat content
- Fine light brown powder
- Smooth, rounded cocoa taste and aroma
- pH: 6.8–7.2
- Excellent fine particle size and dispersion
- Particularly suited to sweet, creamy, nut and birdfood formulations
- Can be used in boilies, groundbaits, stick mixes and spod mixes
Recommended Inclusion Rate
Boilie & Base Mixes: 2.5–10%
Groundbaits / Stick & Spod Mixes: Use as required depending on the desired aroma, taste and colour.
We recommend starting at the lower inclusion level and increasing gradually to suit your formulation. As with any powdered ingredient, higher inclusion rates can alter the binding, texture and rolling characteristics of a base mix.
Technical Specification
Appearance: Fine light brown powder
Flavour: Typical cocoa
Odour: Typical cocoa
Fat Content: 10–12%
pH: 6.8–7.2
Moisture: 5% maximum
Fineness: Minimum 99.5% below 75µm
Pack Size: 25kgStore in a clean, cool, dry and well-ventilated area, free from foreign odours and away from direct sunlight.
For optimum storage, the manufacturer recommends temperatures below 20°C and approximately 60% relative humidity.
Shelf Life: Up to 24 months from production when stored under the recommended conditions.
Intended for incorporation into animal/fish feed.
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Hemp Oil
Price range: £5.25 through £3,650.00***THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY***This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageHemp oil is 100% oil from crushed hemp seed. This hemp oil is rich in vitamins, minerals, Omega 3, 6 and 9 oils along with fatty acids, great source of energy for fish.
Great multi-range product, useful for spod/stick/base mixes etc.
The recommended inclusion level is up to 20ml per kg base mix, depending on the amount of other liquids you might be adding.
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Fermented Chilli Extract
Price range: £5.99 through £4,199.99***THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY***This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageFermented Chilli Extract is formulated using whole Cayenne Chillis. This extract is made by fermenting the product for several months allowing a breakdown of flavours, nutrients and oleoresins within the whole Cayenne Chillis.
A fantastic product, one many have kept close to their chest for some time, it is very versatile and is fantastic when used with particles, groundbait, stick mixes or pellets.
Great multi-range product, useful for spod/stick/base mixes/animal feeds etc.
The recommended inclusion level is up to 50ml per kg base mix, depending on the amount of other liquids you might be adding.
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BetaCel-Yeast® (Premium)
Price range: £6.99 through £2,450.00***THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY***This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBetaCel 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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Ultra Roasted Peanut Liquid
Price range: £9.16 through £408.32***THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY***This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThis thick roasted peanut liquid has a creamy sweet taste and deep roasted peanut aroma. Contains naturals sugars and proteins along with low fat content making a highly attractive, all year round liquid.
Great multi-range product, useful for spod/stick/base 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.
Unit E2, Russell Road, Rock Ferry, Birkenhead, CH42 1LU, UK
Hydrolysed Yeast Liquid
£7.49 – £6,899.99Price range: £7.49 through £6,899.99
Hydrolysed Yeast Liquid
Description
Premium Hydrolysed Yeast Liquid
This is one we spent considerable time sourcing, and the specification speaks for itself.
Premium Hydrolysed Yeast Liquid is a pure, fully soluble yeast extract produced from brewer’s yeast using enzymatic hydrolysis, filtration and concentration. The hydrolysis process breaks down the larger yeast proteins into a highly concentrated combination of small peptides and free-form amino acids, producing a dark, rich and highly palatable liquid food with no precipitates.
What really sets this product apart is the level of analysis behind it. Protein-size testing shows that the larger proteins present in the original yeast have largely disappeared following hydrolysis, having been broken down into small peptides and free amino acids below 5 kDa. Further mass-spectrometry analysis shows that the peptides are predominantly concentrated in the 0–2,500 Dalton range, with a maximum peptide molecular size of 5,000 Daltons.
The result is an exceptionally versatile liquid yeast product with an impressive nutritional profile:
For bait makers, this makes Premium Hydrolysed Yeast Liquid an extremely useful multi-purpose liquid food. Its rich yeast profile, high level of small peptides and naturally occurring amino acids make it ideal for incorporating into boilie base mixes, spod and particle mixes, stick mixes, pellets and other bait applications.
We originally sourced this fantastic liquid when established hydrolysed yeast liquids such as Celmanax became increasingly difficult to obtain. Rather than simply finding a direct replacement, we wanted a product with a genuinely comprehensive specification and detailed analysis of its amino acid and peptide content. This product ticked every box and is now our hydrolysed yeast liquid of choice.
Recommended inclusion: Up to 30ml per kg of base mix, adjusted according to the other liquids being used.
Additional information
500ml, 1L, 5L, 20L, 100L, 250L, 500L, 1000L
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These pre-drilled halibut pellets are a unique smelling and tasting bait that is very water stable, which makes it possible to fish with the same bait for a very long time and small fish cannot eat your carefully placed bait in the meantime. Its natural flavour leaks into the water giving both an instant as well as a lasting effect. The pre-drilled black halibut is especially designed for use with hair rigs.
Pre-drilled pellet
Extremely water stable
Packed with attractants like fish meal , high in marine oil
Contains betaine