Patent · US Expired

Treating beer to prevent chill haze and metal contamination

US4508742A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1983
Grant dateApr 2, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12H1/0408
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Inorganic chill-proofing and other agents that are used to process stable beer often contain metals such as iron and copper that are soluble in beer or other beverages. A small addition of magnesium silicate added to said chill-proofing agents, particularly silica hydrogel, substantially averts metal contamination in the beer.

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