Deodorising Activated Carbon for Wine & Spirits - 1 kg
AgriStore di Cosenza V.Deodorising Activated Carbon is a plant-derived product specifically designed for use in wine, vinegar, liqueurs, grappa and spirits. It is used to help reduce unpleasant odours caused by substances such as sulphides.
Some substances present in wine can produce off-odours reminiscent of rotten eggs, garlic, cabbage and wine lees. Deodorising activated carbon acts by adsorption and is used to help reduce these unwanted odours.
The product appears as a very fine black powder and is supplied in 1 kg bags.
How to use Deodorising Activated Carbon
Before treatment, carry out preliminary tests to determine the quantity needed to obtain the desired result.
Add the deodorising carbon to the batch and agitate approximately every 15 minutes, since the product acts by contact. Then allow it to settle completely before racking.
If sedimentation is too slow or the beverage needs to be processed more quickly, filtration can be carried out.
Chemical characteristics
- Moisture at origin: approx. 8%;
- Ash: 4%;
- pH: 2–3.5.