Bentonite for use during fermentation

ERBSLÖH FERMOBENT PORE-TEC™ is used during fermentation to remove heat unstable proteins.

• Preferred addition timing is mid-fermentation
• Improves the release of CO2 during fermentation
• Highly purified and has extremely low heavy metal content (iron)
• Varietal aromas are preserved compared with traditional post-fermentation bentonite additions
• Helps compact fermentation lees
• Can be prepared in room temperature water
• Highly purified and almost dust-free sodium-calcium based bentonite produced using PORE-TECnology

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Stage of Winemaking: Fermentation
Contact Time: During fermentation
Impact: Removes proteins
Frequently used in: Sauvignon blanc, Gewürztraminer, early to bottle aromatic whites and rosés

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Recommended Dosage Bench trials recommended 

• Fermenting Juice 500–3000ppm (50–300 g/hL) (4.2–25 lb/1000 gal)

Usage: Add FERMOBENT PORE-TEC slowly to approximately 5 times its weight of room temperature water and allow to swell. Allow a rest period of 4–6 hours. Dispose of supernatant and add remaining bentonite slurry to the must while thoroughlymixing. After fermentation, rack off bentonite and gross lees.
Storage: Dated expiration. Store in a dry, odor-free and well-ventilated environment below 25°C (77°F). Reseal opened packaging immediately.

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Downloads

Fermobent PORE-TEC - Allergen Statement
Fermobent PORE-TEC - Non-GMO Statement
Fermobent PORE-TEC - Safety Data Sheet
Fermobent PORE-TEC - Specification Sheet
Fermobent PORE-TEC - Technical Data Sheet