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hydrogen sulphide

H2S

WINE

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Product Description

H2S, like boiled or rotten eggs”

Certified wine flavour standard used to train professional tasters to recognize and scale the intensity of H2S character. Hydrogen sulphide is present in all wines, and is a normal product of fermentation. Excessive levels in wine are caused by non-optimal concentrations of amino acids in the must and – occasionally – result from use of elemental sulphur on vines. The compound imparts a sulphury character, reminscent of boiled or rotten eggs. It tends to suppress varietal character when present at high concentrations.

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

IMPORTANCE

H2S is present in all wines. It is an off-flavour at high concentrations when it can mask varietal characters. Supplementation of must with ammonium salts can help minimize formation of H2S. Use of oxidizing agents, micro-aeration and copper treatment can be used to eliminate any H2S formed.

ORIGINS

Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a normal metabolic product of yeast which is produced during fermentation. Excessive levels of H2S are caused by non-optimal concentrations of amino acids in the must and, occasionally, as a result of the use of elemental sulphur on vines.

HOW TO TASTE

The best way to evaluate hydrogen sulphide in wine 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 hydrogen sulphide is 7783-06-4.

Additional Information

process

fermentation-maturation, grapes

flavour

off-flavour, yeast-derived

chemical

sulphur compounds

capsules per pot

10 capsules, 6 capsules

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