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acetaldehyde

acetaldehyde flavour

WINE

£109.00


 


WINE

Acetaldehyde, like green apple, fermenting fruit or emulsion paint”

Capsules per pot: 8 capsules

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SKU: WI-75-07-0 Categories: , Tag:

Product Description

Acetaldehyde, like green apple, emulsion paint or white wine”

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

Acetaldehyde is formed by yeast during fermentation and is a typical component of wine flavour. Excessive levels can arise due to fermentation problems, premature oxidation of wine, or microbiological spoilage of wine or must.

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

IMPORTANCE

Acetaldehyde is present in all wines. Low levels of acetaldehyde contribute to fruit character, cleanness and complexity. The compound can be an off-flavour at high concentrations when the note resembles emulsion paint.

ORIGINS

Acetaldehyde is produced by yeast during fermentation. High levels in wine are indicative of fermentation problems, premature oxidation, or microbiological spoilage of must or wine.

HOW TO TASTE

The best way to detect acetaldehyde flavours notes in wine is as follows. Cover the wine glass with your hand and swirl the glass to release the aroma. Remove your hand and take a single long sniff. Repeat as necessary.

CAS NUMBER

The CAS registry number of acetaldehyde is 75-07-0.
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