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styrene

Plastics

WINE

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SKU: WI-100-42-5 Categories: , Tag:

Product Description

Plastics, like polystyrene or model aeroplane glue”

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

Styrene imparts a plastic character to wine, reminiscent of polystyrene. It is associated with storage of wines in plastic cooperage or plastic-lined transport containers. Residual styrene monomer in such containers can migrate into wine during storage to impart this taint.

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

IMPORTANCE

Styrene omparts a plastic-like odour to wine which is reminiscent of polystyrene. It is associated with a moderate degree of consumer rejection and described by consumers as ‘chemical’, ‘plasticy’ or ‘contaminated’.

ORIGINS

Styrene is associated with storage of wines in plastic cooperage or plastic-lined transport containers. Residual styrene monomer can migrate from such lining into wine during storage.

HOW TO TASTE

The best way to detect plastics taints in wine caused by styrene is as follows. Cover the sample 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 styrene is 100-42-5.

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flavour

chemical, taint

chemical

phenolics

capsules per pot

10 capsules, 6 capsules

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