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Why is testing for Glycerol important in winemaking?

  Glycerol is formed as a by-product of fermentation. It also has a favourable impact on wine quality, as it improves fullness and sweetness. It is non-aromatic due to its non-volatile nature but can...

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Why is testing for Iron important in winemaking?

  Iron is one of the most common metallic elements on earth and is found in a variety of foods. Grapes used for winemaking naturally contain low levels of iron in the 0-5mg/l range. However, these can...

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Why is testing for L-Lactic Acid important in winemaking?

  Lactic acid is an organic acid that is a principle acid in wine. In the wine industry, the course of malolactic fermentation is monitored by tracking the falling level of L-malic acid, and the...

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Penicillin cures, but wine makes people happy

  Research conducted by King’s College London has discovered that red wine could be good for the health of your gut. Is it true then that Nobel Prize winner Alexander Fleming said that ‘penicillin...

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Why is testing for L-Malic Acid important in winemaking?

  Malic Acid is one of the main acids found in the acidity of grapes. Its concentration decreases the more a grape ripens. Malic Acid provides a strong link to wines tasting ‘flat’ if there is not...

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Global warming is affecting wine your wine!

Hotter, drier summers are causing new challenges for the current generation of European winemaker’s according to a new study released by the Journal of the European Geosciences Union. The Journal of...

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Why is testing for Potassium important in winemaking?

  Potassium is a common compound found in plants and fruit. It serves as an activist for enzymes and mediating plant growth. In wine, it plays a bigger role as it is key in determining the pH and...

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Why is testing for NOPA important in wine making?

  Primary Amino Nitrogen (NOPA) is one of the two main sources of nitrogen for yeast. It is a measure of the concentration of individual amino acids and small peptides which can be utilized by yeast...

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Why is testing for Total Antioxidant Status important in wine making?

  Total Antioxidant Status can also be used to determine the phenolic content of beverages such as wine, beer and fruit juice. Antioxidants present in red wine, tea and other beverages have been shown...

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Why is testing for Tartaric Acid important in wine making?

  Tartaric Acid is a unique acid that is not commonly found in fruit, however it is a primary acid component in grapes. It is one key acid that is monitored during the fermentation process as it plays...

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