Which of the following acts as an osmoprotectant?
Which of the following acts as an osmoprotectant? Correct Answer Glycerol
Glycerol acts as an osmoprotectant. It contributes to the body and mouth-feel of beers at concentration 1-2 g/l. It also has a role in redox control. The elevated glycerol concentrations induce the cultivation of yeast with low activity of water.