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geosmin

Geosmin

WATER

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SKU: WA-23333-91-7 Categories: , Tag:

Product Description

Geosmin, like sugar beets or damp soil”

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

Geosmin imparts an unpleasant earthy odour to water, reminscent of sugar beets or damp soil. It is extremely flavour-active and for that reason one of the most common flavour problems associated with potable water. This earthy flavour is formed by bacteria and algae in reservoirs, lakes and pipework. It is produced by actively-growing microorganisms and also arises as a result of the decomposition of dead cells.

Food grade | Free from sensory impurities | Extensively tested | Safe to smell and taste.

IMPORTANCE

Geosmin imparts an unpleasant earthy odour to water which is reminiscent of sugar beets or damp soil. Extremely odour-active and for that reason one of the most common flavour faults in potable water.

ORIGINS

Geosmin is formed in water by Actinobacteria, Cyanobacteria and algae. These can be found in lakes, reservoirs and water distribution systems. Geosmin is produced by both actively-growing organisms and through cell lysis and decomposition.

HOW TO TASTE

Geosmin odour in water is best detected 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 geosmin is 23333-91-7.

Additional Information

Weight N/A
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process

raw-water

flavour

algal, bacterial

chemical

alcohols, others

capsules per pot

10 capsules, 6 capsules

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