Gelbentonite DC

APPLICATION

Gelbentonite DC is classified as “special” because of its purity and high activity. Created by DAL CIN SPA in 1968, and has since been improved and now it’s in filaments form. The raw material is selected specifically for this purpose and goes through several complex transformations in order to eliminate any contaminants from the pure montmorillonite. It takes 3kg of raw material to produce 1 kg of final product. The final product is made from very pure montmorillonite with high adsorbing and clarifying power and is about 5 times more effective than the best classic powder bentonites on the market. This results in lower rates being used which also produces less sediment. The filament form also reduces the hazardous caused by dust during the preparation. The properties of Gelbentonite DC are particularly suited to the fining of premium white juices and white and red wines where overfining is to be avoided.

METHOD OF USE

Gelbentonite DC has to be prepared in room temperature water in the ratio 1:25 (This product will adsorb water up to 20 times it’s own weight). After 30 mins the mixture is stirred rapidly to give a creamy gel which is then added to the tank during circulation to ensure adequate mixing. In most cases the product will be clarified within 48hrs.

DOSAGE

0.1 to 0.3 g/l (10-30 g/hl) for protein stabilization and clarification. 0.05 g/l(5 g/hl) for final wine clarification. 0.15-0.2 g/l (15-20 g/hl) in juice.

PACKAGING

10 kg boxes and 2 kg bags.