Breakbright E Tablets
Overview
The species Eucheuma cottonii is rich in the kappa isomer of carrageenan.
When added to boiling wort, kappa carrageenan reacts strongly with soluble proteins, notably the proline-rich haze precursor fraction. When the wort is cooled the carrageenan-protein complex becomes unstable and precipitates out of solution.
The clear wort that results produces a beer with enhanced processing characteristics.
QUICK FACTS
Benefit 1
Improved hot break compaction in the whirlpool.
Benefit 2
Improved yeast vitality during fermentation.
Benefit 3
Improved filtration – longer filter runs.
Benefit 4
Improved beer haze and colloidal stability.