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Carbon (oenological)

COEI-1-CHARBO Oenological carbon

INS N° :153

  1. Object, origin and field of application

Oenological carbon are of plant (generally wood) origin. In order to increase their adsorption properties, the carbon is subjected to activation either at a high temperature or a lower temperature in the presence of an acid, (generally phosphoric acid).

Caseins

COEI-1-CASEIN Caseins (Lactic Casein or Caseina acids)

  1. Object, origin and field of application

Casein, a heteroprotein containing phosphorous, is found in milk in the state of calcium salt.

It is obtained by coagulating skim milk.

It is the fining agent indicated for the treatment of oxidations in wine. It can only be used in alkaline water with potassium carbonate or potassium hydrogenocarbonate.

Caramel

COEI-1-CARAME Caramel

N° SIN : 150

  1. Object, origin and field of application

Caramel can be found in liquid form or solid form ranging in colour from dark brown to black.