Influence of wine polysaccharides and polyphenols on the crystallization of potassium hydrogen tartrate

Potassium hydrogen tartrate (KHT) is a natural compound of wine which crystallizes spontaneously. Whereas crystal occurrence can be considered as a sign of goodness in old and famous vintage wines, it is usually thought of as a serious failure for most consumers, even though it does not alter wine q...

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Main Authors: Vincent Gerbaud, Nadine Gabas, Jacques Blouin, Patrice Pellerin, Michel Moutounet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Viticulture and Enology Society 1997-06-01
Series:OENO One
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Online Access:https://oeno-one.eu/article/view/1087