Handcraft Supplies Sodium Bentonite is a clay fining agent for clearing wines and ciders. It helps settle out haze so your finished drink looks bright in the glass.
Key points
- Fining agent for wine and cider
- Powder form, mixed with hot water before use
- Can be added to juice or to wine
Specifications
- 100g sodium bentonite powder
- Tamper-proof, resealable tub
How to use
Mix with hot water before adding to your juice or wine, following the label - full steps are in the How to Use box below.
Who it is for
Home winemakers and cider makers working from fresh fruit, juice or a kit who want a clearer result. Fruit wines with a pectin haze may also need Handcraft Supplies Pectolase, and for a two-stage fining try Handcraft Supplies Two Part Wine Fining.
Part of the Handcraft Supplies chemical range. Keep the lid sealed so the powder stays dry.
Dose
1 tsp per gallon
4.5g in 100ml boiling water
Pack treats
About 22 gallons
100g
Used for: Clay fining that absorbs proteins and clears haze in wine and cider. Vegan.
When: At the start of fermentation, or into a finished hazy wine or cider.
Step by step
1Mix 1 teaspoon (4.5g) per gallon (4.5 litres) with 100ml of boiling water into a paste.
2Leave to cool.
3Add to the fermenter and stir well.
4Leave to clear, then rack or bottle as usual.
Good to know: Don't use at the same time as pectolase - bentonite stops the enzyme working. More than 1g per litre can strip aroma and flavour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is bentonite?
A natural clay fining. It absorbs haze-forming proteins and drags them to the bottom, clearing wine and cider. It's vegan.
How much do I use?
1 teaspoon (4.5g) per gallon (4.5 litres), mixed into 100ml of boiling water as a paste. Don't go over 1g per litre or it can strip flavour.
When do I add it?
At the start of fermentation, or into a finished hazy wine. Not at the same time as pectolase.