On which type of wine does Claristar work?
Claristar™ can
stabilise the vast majority of white and rosé whatever the sugar content.
Efficiency of Claristar on red wine is under evaluation. Wines can be treated
with Claristar as soon as 2 months after the alcoholic fermentation.
What is the mechanism of action of Claristar™?
Claristar
inhibits nucleation of potassium tartrate crystals by preventing the formation
of nuclei. In the case of residual presence of nuclei, Claristar delays the
growth of the crystals. The addition of Claristar™ does not guarantee the
prevention of the calcim tartrate crystals due the fact that this calcium
crystallization is sorely foreseeable.
How could we store Claristar™?
Claristar™ should be
stored in a cool dry place (<10ºC). Unopened containers have a shelf life of
12 months. Store opened containers in a refrigerator and use within one week.
What are the countries where mannoproteins are approved?
Mannoproteins are approved in all EU countries (including Austria, Bulgaria,
France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Netherlands and UK). It is
also approved in the specific wine regulations of Argentina, Australia and New
Zealand. Mannoproteins are also approved in the oenological codex (OIV).
Is wine treated with Claristar™ allowed to be exported?
Yes. Wines containing Claristar™ can be imported into the main markets, eg.
USA, Russia and Canada.
What documents are available?
- Application Data Sheet
- Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- Non GMO statement
- Non
irradiated statement
- Product description sheet
-
Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) statement
- Food
allergy risk table by ALBA and EC, ANZ and USA
Do other enological practices affect the efficiency of Claristar™?
All fining agents must be avoiding after treatment with Claristar: PVPP,
Casein, Gelatin, bentonite, silica gel… The following additives could be added
after Claristar: arabic gum, ascorbic acid, potassium sorbate. It is not
recommended to use Claristar when the must/wine has been treated with calcium
carbonate CaCO3. For the optimal efficiency of Claristar, 2 weeks should be
respected before Claristar addition for the diacidification with KHCO3 and
acidification.
