SIHA Activated Carbon UF fining agent is an activated carbon of plant origin that was specially developed for the correction of color defects in beverages. It is used in ultrafiltration (UF) systems. SIHA Activated Carbon UF fining agent has an ideal grain size distribution for protecting the membranes, pumps and piping of the UF system. It has very high adsorption capability for colorants and polyphenols and therefore offers high performance at low dosage.
Application for beverages |
SIHA Activated Carbon UF suspension to be added to the beverage lb/1,000 gal (g/hl) |
For color correction in juices with high coloring or juices that have become brown | 0.83-1.67 (10-20) |
For the treatment of sugar solutions (approx.. °Brix) | 0.25-0.75 by volume |
For stabilization and decolorization of fruit juices | 2.09-6.25 (25-75) |
SIHA Activated Carbon UF Suspension fl oz/gal (ml in 100 ml) |
Corresponding quantity to be added to the beverage lb/1,000 gal (g/hl) |
0.51 (0.4) | 1.67 (20) |
1.02 (0.8) | 3.34 (40) |
1.54 (1.2) | 5.01 (60) |
2.05 (1.6) | 6.68 (80) |
2.56 (2.0) | 8.35 (100) |