International Code of Oenological Practices

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Fining using chitin-glucan

II.2.1.23 Fining using chitin-glucan

Classification:

  • chitin-glucan: processing aid

 

Definition:

 

Addition of chitin-glucan of fungal origin for the purpose of fining musts

 

Objectives:

a)        To facilitate settling and clarification

b)       To carry out a treatment to prevent protein haze

 

Prescriptions:

a)        The doses to be used are determined after preliminary testing. The recommended dose used should be less than or equal to 100 g/hl.

b)       Chitin-glucan complex must comply with the requirements of the International Oenological Codex.

 

Recommendation of the OIV

Admitted