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Activated Carbon
 
 
 
How does Activated Carbon purify?
Activated carbon is comprised of carbon skeleton with a large network of pores. It is theses pores that trap color and odor bodies, making it a very effective purification method. All activated carbons contain a broad range of pore sizes, commonly defined as micro-, meso- and macro- pores. Different activated carbons can vary significantly in their pore size distribution depending on their starting raw material and activation method. Choosing the best activated carbon for a particular application requires an understanding of what is to be removed from the liquid in question.
 
Norit activated carbons for the beverage industry
A fine drink has to look good, smell good, and taste good. This is the basis of beverage quality, the basis of beverage sales. And this is where Norit activated carbons come in.

Norit activated carbons are agents for keeping things clean – removing unwanted contaminants of fruit juices, juice concentrates, wine, malt beverages and distilled liquor. Next to that dedicated Norit activated carbons ensure that essentials ingredients such as water, CO 2 and sugar are purified to fulfill the most stringent quality criteria.

 
Norit activated carbons for purification of fruit juice
Norit Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) is widely used for the purification of fruit juices such as apple juice, pear juice, orange juice and grape juice. The main challenge for activated carbon is to remove pink and brown coloured polyphenols and dark brown coloured melanoidins (Maillard reaction products). Dedicated carbons can also be used to remove undesirable taste compounds, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF, being a colour precursor created during fruit juice processing), traces of pesticides and fungicides residues
 
 
 
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