Also known as Volclay KWK Food Grade, Bentonite KWK food grade is extensively used for the clarification and purification of organic liquids such as wines, fruit juices, raw sugar juices and others. It functions by adsorption and flocculation of the proteins and other undesirable impurities. Particularly useful in preventing cloudiness and removing heat-sensitive proteins.
Packaging: 15 kg & 50 lb. bags.
Caffeine occurs naturally in many plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves and cocoa nuts. Caffeine is one of the oldest forms of stimuli known to the world. Caffeine is added to many other products, including carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks and gum.
Packaging: 20 kg & 25 kg cartons
Also known is activated charcoal, Activated Carbon is an amorphous form of carbon characterized by high adsoptivity for many gases, vapors and colloidal solids. Activated Carbon is used in the decolorizing of sugar, water purification, brewing and for the removal of off-aromas and off- flavors in wine making.
Packaging: Decolorizing (40 lb. bag); Deodorizing (44 lb. bag)
Also known as Potassium Bitartrate or Potassium Acid Tartrate; Cream of Tartar is a white crystal or powder and a byproduct of the winemaking process as it forms inside wine barrels during fermentation. It comes from tartaric acid, a naturally occurring substance in grapes and some other tart fruits. Cream of Tartar has many culinary applications such as stabilizing egg whites and increasing their heat tolerance and volume, stabilizing whip cream thereby maintaining its texture and volume, preventing sugar syrups from crystallizing and reducing discoloration of boiled vegetables. Additionally it is used as the acid ingredient along with sodium bicarbonate (aka baking soda) to formulate baking powder.
Packaging: 25 kg bag
Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) is used to stimulate yeast growth especially as used as an addition to yeast starters and wines lacking in natural nutrients such as white wines or as a yeast nutrient for mead brewing. Some winemakers add DAP to every fermentation.
Packaging: 25 kg and 50 lb. bag.
Also known as MSG or sodium glutamate. Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer commonly added to Chinese food, frozen foods, canned vegetables, spice mixes, soups and processed meats to intensify savory flavors and aroma. MSG is derived from the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Glutamate is found in nearly all foods, especially high protein foods such as dairy products, meat and fish and in many vegetables.
Packaging: 50 lb. bag
Polyclar V is a highly effective 100% PVPP stabilizer for wine and non-alcoholic beverages that significantly enhance the quality and reliability of beverages. Polyclar V is used in white, rose, red and sparkling wines, fruit juices, teas and concentrates. Polyclar V stabilizers improve color, taste and aroma, besides improving clarity and shelf life. The single-use Polyclar V is optimized for rapid polyphenol adsorption and removal by filtration. Polyclar V is safe to use and environmentally friendly.
Packaging: 44 lb. drum
Also known as Cream of Tartar or Potassium Acid Tartrate; Potassium Bitartrate is a white crystal or powder and a byproduct of the winemaking process as it forms inside wine barrels during fermentation. It comes from tartaric acid, a naturally occurring substance in grapes and some other tart fruits. Potassium Bitartrate has many culinary applications such as stabilizing egg whites and increasing their heat tolerance and volume, stabilizing whip cream thereby maintaining its texture and volume, preventing sugar syrups from crystallizing and reducing discoloration of boiled vegetables. Additionally it is used as the acid ingredient along with sodium bicarbonate (aka baking soda) to formulate baking powder.
Packaging: 25 kg bag
Also known as potash or pearl ash. Potassium carbonate is a white salt, soluble in water which forms a strongly alkaline solution. In cuisine, potassium carbonate is used as an ingredient in some Asian dishes, used in the production of cocoa powder to balance the pH of natural cocoa beans and help enhance the aroma, known as “Dutching” or Dutch processed cocoa. In the production of wine or Juice it is used for de-acidification. In addition using potassium carbonate has the least detrimental effect on the sensory characteristics of the wine. Potassium Carbonate is also used for the softening of hard water.
Packaging: 50 lb. bag.
Potassium tartrate is the potassium salt of tartaric acid and is produced by the reaction of tartaric acid with potassium sodium tartrate (Rochelle Salt) and potassium sulfate. Potassium tartrate is a colorless crystal or white crystalline powder soluble in water. This tartrate is used in food, medicine, chemical industry and light industry etc.
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Propylene glycol supports many uses such as connecting and stabilizing insoluble fluids (emulsifier), attracts, holds water and moisture, helps to bind and transport other substances (excipient), reduces the freezing point/increases the boiling point and offers outstanding stability with high flash and point points. Propylene Glycol is used as a non-active enabling agent (excipient) and acts as a carrier for flavors and color in food and beverage manufacturing processes and as a thickener, clarifier and stabilizer for such products such as beer, salad dressings of baking mixtures.
Packaging: 483 lb. (55 gal) drum
Also known as Potassium Sodium Tartrate is a double salt first prepared by an apothecary, Pierre Seignette, of La Rochelle, France is about 1675. Rochelle Salt is a colorless to blue-white salt and has a saline cooling taste. Rochelle salt is most commonly used in the production of cheeses, jellies and fruit bitters and as a buffering agent in the cosmetics industry.
Packaging: 25 kg bag, 50 kg drum.
Also known as Sodium Carbonate or Calcined Soda. Soda Ash is the sodium salt of Carbonic Acid and is well known as an everyday water softener. Soda Ash has many domestic uses for light cleaning such as removal of grease, oil or wine stains. Also used as a descaling agent in boilers such as those found in coffee pots and espresso machines. Soda Ash as a food additive is used as an acidity regulator, anti-caking agent, raising agent and stabilizer.
Packaging: 50 lb. bag
Also known as Tri-sodium citrate, sodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. Like citric acid, it has a sour taste as well as like other salts a salty taste. It is commonly used as a food additive, usually for flavor or as a preservative. It's what gives club soda both its sour and salty flavors. Sodium citrate can be used as an emulsifier for oils when making cheese but allowing the cheeses to melt without becoming greasy. In addition, sodium citrate is used as an antioxidant in food as well as a sequestrant. It dissolves easily and acts instantaneously.
Packaging: 50 lb. bag
