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Young's Pectolase Pectic Enzyme 100g

Young's Pectolase Pectic Enzyme 100g

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Pectolase 100g is the larger pack of this pectin-destroying enzyme, for wine and cider makers who work with a lot of fruit. It helps you get the most juice and flavour out of your fruit and stops pectin haze clouding the finished wine.

What it does

  • Breaks down pectin from fruit cell walls
  • Increases juice and flavour extraction
  • Prevents pectin haze, which finings alone often won't clear
  • Useful with apples, plums, damsons and berries

Specs

  • Contents: 100g
  • Type: pectic enzyme

How to use

Add during preparation of the fruit or must, before you pitch the yeast - full dosing is in the How to Use box below.

Use it with

Best value for regular cider and fruit-wine makers. For occasional brews, the Pectolase 30g pack is a better fit.

Pectolase
How to Use
Dose
1 tsp per gallon
2 tsp for boiled fruit
Pack treats
About 40 gallons
100g
When
Before fermentation

Used for: Pectic enzyme - breaks down pectin in fruit to stop pectin haze and release more juice, colour and flavour.

When: In the must at the start, before fermentation - and only once hot fruit has cooled.

Step by step
1Dissolve 1 level teaspoon (about 2.5g) per gallon (4.5 litres) in a little lukewarm must or water.
2For boiled or heated fruit, use 2 teaspoons per gallon once cooled.
3Stir into the must and mix well.
Good to know: Heat destroys the enzyme - never add to hot must. Don't use at the same time as bentonite - it stops the enzyme working.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pectolase?

A pectic enzyme. It breaks down pectin in fruit so the finished wine doesn't have a permanent pectin haze, and it helps release more juice and flavour.

How much pectolase per gallon?

1 level teaspoon (about 2.5g) per gallon (4.5 litres). For boiled or heated fruit, use 2 teaspoons per gallon once it has cooled.

When do I add it?

At the start, before fermentation. Never into hot must - heat destroys the enzyme.

Can I use it with bentonite?

Not at the same time - bentonite stops the enzyme working. Use pectolase first, and bentonite later if needed.