Bentonite, Erbslöh, NaCalit PORE-TEC, 1 kg

Bentonite in granular form suitable for clarification of wine and must. The product has a very high absorbent capacity. May only be used for home production of wine. Dosage: 1-2 gr per litre. Weight: 1kg Instructions: - To maximize the bentonite's effect, it must first be allowed to 'wake up'. Soak the product for up to 12 hours in a ratio of 1 part bentonite to 10 parts water. Stir continuously for the first few hours, if possible. - Pour off excess water and add a little of the wine to be clarified. - Stir and mix it with the must or wine to be clarified. About Bentonite Bentonite is a natural mineral used for clarification and PH control in wine production all over the world. Bentonite was first discovered in the United States more than 100 years ago in the state of Wyoming near Fort Benton - hence the name. Today Bentonite is mined in the USA, in the Mediterranean countries and in Bavaria in Germany and Belgium. The content of Bentonite is: 80% Montmorillonite 10% Illit 5% Quartz 5% other minerals Bentonite is used in the food industry for clarification of wine, removal of egg white compounds, stabilization and neutralization of certain substances. The bentonite can be added directly to the must, but much better efficiency is achieved when it is dissolved in water before use. Bentonite. E 558