QI’UP XC

Chitosan for superior clarification; nonanimal alternative to gelatin

IOC QI’UP XC™ is used for clarification, even in difficult conditions.

• Non-animal, non-allergenic specialized preparation of chitosan activated with tartaric acid
• Viable alternative to gelatin for juice and wine clarification
• The tartaric acid portion results in a high surface charge that allows for the rapid aggregation of solid particles
• This innovative floccing agent can also be used for juice flotation
• When used during flotation the juice must not have started fermentation, it must be pectin-free (try 3-4 mL/hL SCOTTZYME PEC 5L™), and temperature should be >13°C (55°F)
• To aid in lees/cap compaction during settling and flotation, QI’UP XC should be used in conjunction with bentonite. We recommend 10-30 g/hL of NACALIT PORE-TEC™

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Stage of Winemaking: Juice or wine
Contact Time: Until juice lees cap forms during flotation (2-4 hours depending on juice volume and conditions and size and shape of tank), or until target solids level reached during static settling
Impact: Superior clarification
Frequently used in: whites, rosés, fruit wines, cider, mead

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Recommended Dosage Bench trials recommended for wine

• 30–100 ppm (3–10 g/hL) (0.25–0.83 lb/1000 gal) 

Usage: Add QI’UP XC in 10 times its weight of clean, chlorine-free water, mixing constantly until suspension is homogeneous. Stir to maintain suspension during addition.
Storage: Dated expiration. Store away from light and in a dry, odor-free environment below 25°C (77°F). Once opened, use immediately.

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Note: For this use, some of the materials in QI’UP XC are listed by the TTB as acceptable in good
commercial winemaking practices in 27 CFR 24.250. For more information, please visit TTB.gov.

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Downloads
QI UP XC - Food Safety Sheet
QI UP XC - Allergen Statement
QI UP XC - Food Safety Sheet
QI UP XC - Safety Data Sheet
QI UP XC - Specification Sheet
QI UP XC - Technical Data Sheet