Applications of tannins in wine production
Suitable for making red, white and sparkling wines
Tan’Activ® is a special range of tannin extracts that Silvateam produces for the wine making process. The tannins can be used at different stages of production, according to the desired benefits.
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The main properties of tannins in Tan’Activ® are listed as follows:
Hydrolysable tannins
- High astringent capacity.
- Formation of stable bonds with all the polyphenols, in particular, anthocyanins.
- Anti-radical efficiency.
- Good deactivation of oxidase enzymes.
- Reaction with sulfur compounds.
- High antioxidant power.
- Enhance the flavor profile of the wine.
- Efficient bacteriostatic effect.
Condensed tannins
- Good metals chelation capacity
- High protein binding capacity
- Reaction with sulfur compounds
- Formation of stable bonds with all the polyphenols, in particular, anthocyanins
- Good deactivation of oxidase enzymes
- Medium antioxidant power
