Kieselsol 30%
A highly effective silica sol fining aid for
use in the clarification of alcoholic beverages.
Product Description and Function
Kieselsol is an aqueous solution of food grade colloidal silicic acid for use as a high performance fining aid in the clarification of fermented alcoholic beverages. Suitable for use with a wide range of fermented alcoholic beverages as it can be used across a wide range of acid content and pH, has been specially developed with optimum charging and alkalinity ensuring rapid interaction with yeast cells and other debris. Kieselsol must always be used in conjunction with Gelatine or Chitosan for effective clarification. Kieselsol can be applied directly to the beverage once fermentation is complete and the beverage has been stabilised. Before addition of Kieselsol and other fining agents it is important to thoroughly degas the beverage as excess dissolved CO2 will increase the clarification time. Kieselsol can be introduced directly into the fermentation or clarification vessel.
Kieselsol can be applied directly to the beverage once fermentation is complete and the beverage has been stabilised. Recommended dosage: 15g /23-25L.;
Kieselsol must always be used in conjunction with Gelatine or Chitosan. Once added, the beverage should be agitated to ensure thorough distribution and left to stand for 1hr before addition of Chitosan or Gelatine.
Store in original sealed containers in a cool, preferably dark place. Keep containers sealed when not in use.
Chitosan 1%
A highly effective liquid fining agent for
the clarification of alcoholic beverages
Product Description and Function
Chitosan is a high strength, high purity solution made from food grade 100% pure chitosan flake B-1, 4-poly-D-glucosamine_derived from a formulated blend of crab, shrimp and lobster shells–for use as a high performance fining agent for the clarification of alcoholic beverages.
Ingredients breakdown
Water, malic acid, chitosan (crustaceans), preservative (sodium metabisulphite).;
Dosage and Application;
Chitosan can be applied directly to the beverage, 50g /23-25 L, once fermentation is complete and the beverage has been stabilised / preserved (if necessary).Before using Chitosan it is preferable to degas the beverage as excess dissolved CO2 will increase the clarification time.
Store in original sealed containers in a cool, preferably dark place. Keep containers sealed when not in use.