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GK QUESTION#3469

Which among the following is used as the fining agent in wine?

  1. AGelatinCorrect answer
  2. BChlorine
  3. CSodium
  4. DBaking Soda
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A. Gelatin

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Gelatin is a protein-based wine-fining agent. It can bind with phenolic compounds and form complexes that can be separated, helping reduce excessive astringency or bitterness and assisting clarification. It is one of several possible fining agents, rather than an ingredient required in every wine.

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