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dimethyl sulphide

DMS

WATER

£75.00£109.00


 

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SKU: WA-75-18-3 Categories: , Tag:

Product Description

DMS, like boiled sweetcorn or tomato sauce”

Certified water flavour standard used to train professional water tasters to recognize and scale the intensity of DMS character.

Dimethyl sulphide is formed as a result of bacterial growth in water. It can also arise from decomposition of algae following an episode of algal bloom. This compound imparts a sulphury, ‘muddy’ odour, reminiscent of sweetcorn or tomato sauce.

Food grade | free from sensory impurities | extensively tested | safe to smell and taste.

IMPORTANCE

Dimethyl sulphide is associated with sulphury and ‘muddy’ odours notes. The presence of DMS can also be indicative of contamination of the water supply chain with faecal bacteria.

ORIGINS

DMS is formed by bacteria growing in water. It can also arise from decomposition of algae in surface waters following an episode of algal bloom.

HOW TO TASTE

The best way to assess DMS flavour in water is as follows. Without covering the glass, swirl the sample to release the aroma. Take a single short sniff. Repeat as necessary.

CAS NUMBER

The CAS registry number of dimethyl sulphide is 75-18-3.

Additional Information

process

raw-water

flavour

algal, off-flavour

chemical

sulphur compounds

capsules per pot

10 capsules, 6 capsules

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