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The sugars in grape juice that yeast ferments are chiefly

  • A.Glucose and fructose
  • B.Starch and cellulose from the skins
  • C.Lactose carried over from the vineyard soil
  • D.Maltose released by enzymes during pressing

Answer: A

Correct answer: Glucose and fructose

Ripe grapes contain roughly equal amounts of glucose and fructose, together making up most of the must’s soluble solids, and Saccharomyces ferments both. This is why wine needs no mashing stage: the sugar is already present and fermentable, whereas barley must have its starch converted first.

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