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  Shrimp / Belachan Paste

  £5.80 – £221.99Price range: £5.80 through £221.99

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  This fantastic fermented shrimp paste is a very similar makeup to liquid belachan. This paste is more pure than the solid belachan block version due to not having any bulk fillers and also takes away the hassle of grating it down. The shrimp content is also very high around 65%, the shrimp is crushed then salt added for preservative, once dried it is then mixed with Lactic Acid Bacteria and left to ferment, whilst being left its proteins are broken down which then realise a wide range of free form amino acids, used by many anglers in there baits and mixes, one definitely not to nee over looked.

  Recommend inclusion level is up to 40g per kg base mix.

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

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  Cocoa Powder

  £13.49 – £949.99Price range: £13.49 through £949.99

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  Cocoa 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: 25kg

  Store 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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  Vanilla Powder (Original)

  £5.41 – £304.15Price range: £5.41 through £304.15

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  *We are now supplying our original vanilla powder.

  This vanilla powder is best used when a rich vanilla flavour is desired. It complements baits with its superb creamy flavour that is attractive yet subtle.

  Can also be added to dry ground bait mixes.

  Recommended inclusion level is up to 25g per Kg of base mix.

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  Pure NHDC Sweetener Powder

  £12.49 – £249.99Price range: £12.49 through £249.99

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  We have sourced this fantastic pure NHDC sweetener, this has been brought in for use in a wide variety of our premium in house products. This fantastic sweetener has a slight cream taste and is around 1500/1800 times sweeter than table sugar. This ultra strong sweetener won’t leave any bitter after taste and lingers in the mouth for some time. An important synergetic quality of NHDC is the enhancing sweet effect if it is combined with other sweeteners. This is many times higher than if you solely use NHDC or a single sweetener. This is where the real power lies! It amplifies the perception of other sweeteners and flavours and is absolutely essential in every sweet bait. A high quality NHDC sweetener will leave a sensory feel in the mouth (almost like a fresh airwaves chewing gum).

  Recommended inclusion level is around 0.1-0.5g per kg base mix .

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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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  Betaine Hydrochloride (Betaine HCL)

  Rated 5.00 out of 5

  £3.32 – £624.99Price range: £3.32 through £624.99

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  Betaine HCL is an Acidic form of Betaine (Trimethylglycine), widely used in the aquaculture and animal feed industry to promote feed intake and stimulation, aid digestion and nutrition intake. Our Betaine HCL is a 98% pure, white crystalline powder. Try dissolving a little in your chosen liquid/flavour and use as a glug for boosting hook baits with. Dissolve in a little liquid and use to coat pellets. Totally water soluble and good for all year round usage.

  Recommended inclusion level is around 5-15g per kg base mix .

  If using in ground baits or stick mixes then the recommended inclusion level is 5g per kg of mix.

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  Squid Addarome + Powder (NEW)

  £8.32 – £87.49Price range: £8.32 through £87.49

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  Squid Addarome + Powder

  A seriously powerful Squid Addarome + Powder, specially produced to our own specification to deliver the distinctive, deep and unmistakable aroma associated with classic squid-based baits.

  Our formulation incorporates a carefully selected Squid & Octopus flavour profile containing TMO, producing an extremely potent aroma with excellent palatability characteristics. It can be used to add another dimension to boilies, hookbaits, pastes and other bait applications where a strong squid profile is required.

  This is very much an old-school classic – intense, distinctive and incredibly pungent. A little goes a long way, particularly when it is being combined with other flavours or liquid additives, so we recommend starting towards the lower end of the suggested inclusion rate and adjusting to suit your formulation.

  Recommended inclusion: 2–10g per kg of base mix.

  Please note: This product packs a serious punch! Take care when opening, particularly in confined spaces or indoors – the aroma will travel!

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  White Crumb

  £6.66 – £23.74Price range: £6.66 through £23.74

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  Top Quality Pure Breadcrumb with excellent binding qualities, Breadcrumb will add binding & texture to most mixes. Bread crumbs have been used in the fishing bait industry since day one. Use up to 50% in groundbaits/stick mixes and up to 10% in boilie mixes.

  • Protein content: 13.4%
  • Fat content: 3.7%
  • Fibre content: 0.9%
  • Ash content: 3%

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