Clarification and stabilisation
ALCOMAT
VITAC
Crystalline L-ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant and helps limit unwanted changes in colour and aroma. Add it dissolved in wine or must. Select the working dosage from the current instructions and account for previous additions.
At a glance
Key characteristics
- Dosage for wine: 0.7–0.8 g per 10 L
- Dosage for must: 1–2 g per 10 L
- Effect: Antioxidant and stabilising effect
Application and action
Protect colour and aroma against oxidation
Crystalline L-ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant and helps limit unwanted changes in colour and aroma. Add it dissolved in wine or must. Select the working dosage from the current instructions and account for previous additions.
Key information
Product specifications
- Brand
- ALCOMAT
- Type
- L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
- Dosage for wine
- 0.7–0.8 g per 10 L
- Dosage for must
- 1–2 g per 10 L
- Effect
- Antioxidant and stabilising effect
- Product number
- 122059
- OIV limit
- 250 mg/l (0.25 g/l); not a working dose
Refer to the current product packaging for the binding dosage, application and safety information.
Measure
Calculate the amount from batch volume and type, then dissolve completely in a little water.
Add
Mix the solution thoroughly into must or wine. Select the working dose from the current instructions and account for previous additions. The OIV limit for ascorbic acid addition to wine is 250 mg/l (0.25 g/l), not a recommended product dose.
Practical note
Protection at several levels
Ascorbic acid helps protect colour and aroma against oxidation. It replaces neither microbiological protection nor appropriately selected sulphite protection. Its use must account for the wine’s overall protection strategy.
Storage
Storage conditions
Store in a dry, cool place. Check the best-before date and batch number on the packaging.
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