II.2.3.3 Treatment with thiamin

Classification:

• Thiamine hydrochloride: processing aid

 

Definition :

 

Addition of thiamin to must.

Objectives :

a)        To accelerate the alcoholic fermentation.

b)       To reduce the formation, during the alcoholic fermentation, of substances capable of combining with sulphur dioxide and also to allow a reduction in the dose.

Prescriptions :

a)        According to experiments conducted to date, a dose of 60 mg/hl proves sufficient.

b)       The product shall comply with the prescriptions of the International Oenological Codex.

Recommendation of the OIV :

Admitted