DAP for candi sugar

[Argie86]

Hi guys, Im reading about candi sugar and im trying to find DAP to generate maillard reactions. My doubt is, the only DAP I found in my country is used as fertilizer and its granulated not powder... I guess is not the same thing that everyone use so there should be a food grade version, right?
There are any substitute to DAP? Only yeast nutrient available in here is Servomyces

Thanks in advance.

 

[mredge73]

It is the same thing. Mine is granulated, works great and you don't need much.
DAP will provide amino acids needed and the remaining ammonia will evaporate out of solution. (Don't be alarmed by the smell).

 

[rakader]

Hi guys - what does DAP stand for?

 

[Abhishek Dewan]

Di-ammonium Phosphate. Take a look at this alternative method:
https://suigenerisbrewing.blogspot.com/2013/10/belgian-candi-sugar-ii.html

 

[Stormcrow]

I actually haul DAP in twenty five ton loads to retail fertilizer dealers in a dump trailer. DAP is DAP, though I've often wondered if I should grind it to powder before using it for brewing. Haven't tried it yet. Does anyone know if it is necessary to powder it?

 

[Dave Sarber]

Wouldn't hurt. Don't ask how I know this, but the best way to grind it is between two red bricks.

 

[Abhishek Dewan]

The only difference would be "food grade" for homebrewers. I have lab grade DAP in powdered form. As per EU rules, Food grade is the highest grade in terms of safety i.e. while manufacturing, handling and packaging, it was done considering human safety in mind. Lab grade follows food grade. I have used it a couple of times, thinking a few grams won't be such a safety issue in so many litres. in grain based brews, there is no need to add any DAP.

 

[Stormcrow]

Wouldn't hurt. Don't ask how I know this, but the best way to grind it is between two red bricks.

You could probably tell people that any residual red dust produced is part of your water adjustment too!

 

[Dave Sarber]

Pelletizing fertilizer like that is called "prilling". It makes the fertilizer more slow release, and somewhat more clump resistant if it gets damp. So, if I was going to use it, I would grind it to make it as soluble as possible.
EDIT: LHBS stores that sell it for about a buck an ounce might make this feasible. Buy a pound already ground from many of the online beer sites, or even Amazon. It will last you awhile, and doesn't cost that much.