II.2.1.6 Gelatin treatment

Classification

• Gelatin: processing aid

Definition:

Addition of gelatin to the must

Objectives:

a)        Reduction of polyphenolic compounds in the must, in order to decrease must astringency before fermentation.

b)       Reduction of the particles which are insoluble in the must.

Prescription:

This gelatin must conform to the prescriptions of the International oenological codex.

Recommendation of the OIV:

Admitted