{"product_id":"bentonite-wine-and-cider-clearing-and-fining-100g-harris","title":"Bentonite - Wine and Cider Clearing and Fining - 100g - Harris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Bentonite\u003c\/strong\u003e is a naturally occurring clay (E558) which swells and absorbs unwanted proteins that can cause your finished wine or cider to be hazy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bentonite then sinks to the bottom of the fermenter so you can syphon off the clear wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBentonite should not be used at the same time as pectolase as the bentonite will prevent the pectolase from working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a max of 1g per litre of wine or cider. Using more than this can strip the wine of aromas and other compounds and flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003eBentonite\u003c\/strong\u003e at the beginning of your brewing process. Mix 4.5 grams (1 tsp) with 100ml boiling water (per 4.5 litres (1 gallon) of liquid) and mix very well until it forms a paste. Leave to cool, then add to the fermenter, stir well yeast as per normal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf adding \u003cstrong\u003eBentonite\u003c\/strong\u003e to a hazy brewed wine or cider then mix 4.5 grams (1 tsp) with 100ml hot water (per 4.5 litres (1 gallon) of liquid) and mix very well until it forms a paste. Leave to cool, then add to the fermenter, stir well, then ferment as usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use pectolase and bentonite at the same time as the bentonite with stop the pectolase enzymes from working.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harris HomeCraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57395356107135,"sku":"HBC","price":2.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/5174\/8661\/files\/BentoniteClayHarris.jpg?v=1776954363","url":"https:\/\/www.brewbitz.com\/products\/bentonite-wine-and-cider-clearing-and-fining-100g-harris","provider":"Brewbitz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}