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Agriculture · Q308

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 308

Q308

Most used fining agent for wine is

A.
Bentonite clay
Answer
B.
Kaoline clay
C.
Gelatin
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The most used fining agent for wine is Bentonite clay.
Bentonite clay is the most widely used fining agent against heat-instable grape proteins in white wines. As it is negatively charged and dense when it does bond with a positively charged particle they both sink to the bottom of your carboy.
It is a common additive used to clarify fine wines. It's great for removing protein haze and can be used to remove aromas.