BECOSOL 30 silica sol fining agent is a special silica sol for the fining of beverages. It is used in combination with gelatin or other positively charged fining agents as flocculating intensifier. It has as a very high chemical purity and contains 30% pure colloidal silicon dioxide. BECOSOL 30 silica sol has been formulated especially for clarifying beer and improving filtration in the brewing industry.
Application | BECOSOL 30 fl oz/100 gal (ml/hl) |
Gelatin Fine Granules lb/1,000 gal (g/hl) |
SIHA Gelatin Liquid fl oz/100 gal (ml/hl) |
Wine clarification | 3.84 – 7.68 (30 – 60) |
0.13 – 0.42 (1.5 – 5.0) |
3.2 – 6.4 (25 – 50) |
Wines which are difficult to clarify | 6.4 – 12.8 (50 – 100) |
0.42 – 0.83 (5.0 – 10.0) |
6.4 – 12.8 (50 – 100) |
Apple juice, products which are difficult to clarify | 6.4 – 12.8 (50 – 100) |
0.83 (10) and more |
6.4 – 12.8 (50 – 100) |
Beverages of high tannin content used in conjunction with bentonite | 6.4 (50) |
0.42 – 0.83 (5.0 – 10.0) |
6.4 (50) |
Musts, vinegar, beverages which are difficult to clarify | 12.8 (100) |
0.21 – 0.42 (2.5 – 5.0) |
12.8 (100) |