What You Need to Know
Dimethyl dicarbonate (DMDC) is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor at high concentration at room temperature. It is primarily used as a beverage preservative, processing aid, or sterilant being highly active against typical beverage spoiling microorganisms like yeast, bacteria, or mould.
Steps
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Wine stabilization (Global winemaking): Prevents secondary fermentation in bottled wines
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Juice preservation (Industrial beverage production): Extends shelf life of fruit juices without pasteurization
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RTD tea processing (Asian beverage industry): Maintains clarity in ready-to-drink tea products