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Interruption of alcoholic fermentation by physical procedures

II.2.3.6 Interruption of alcoholic fermentation by physical procedures

 

Definition :

Arresting the alcoholic fermentation.

Objective :

To obtain a product containing endogenous sugar.

Prescriptions :

a)        Only the physical techniques: heat, cold, filtration and centrifugation may be used.

b)       The product obtained shall remain fermentable.

Recommendation of OIV:

Admitted