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DDW, The Color House Caramel for Beverages
Gusmer Enterprises Cellupore CSF Filter Sheet Series Gusmer Enterprises’ Color Sensitive Filter (CSF) series is manufactured using advance technologies that allow less initial color stripping during filtration, yet offers the same outstanding performance of conventional filter sheet media. Gusmer’s CSF gradient density filter sheets are a composite of the finest
Caramel color is widely used in dark spirits and liqueurs to standardized color hue and intensity, allowing for specific color specifications, batch to batch consistency, and in some cases, protection of flavors and aromas from light damage. DDW produces a wide range of caramel colorings for distilling applications, each at a different hue index and color intensity. Formulated for good alcohol solubility and overall stability, these colorings are produced from the highest quality ingredients, are neutral in flavor and aroma, and comply with global regulations for caramel coloring. Gusmer offers a range of Class I and IV caramel colorings to the distilling industry for use in dark spirits
cellulose pulps and filter aids. Produced with a controlled porosity, the CSF filter sheets have superior throughput capacity and excellent retention capabilities. Available in 5 grades, the CSF series can be relied on to remove micron and sub-micron particulate, such as gross solids, haze constituents, yeast, bacteria and colloids on a consistent basis, yet preserves color, aromas and flavors in beverages and other various liquids. For more detailed information on grade selection, please contact your Gusmer representative. “ We found that Gusmer filter sheets are superior compared to other filter companies we’ve used. They do exactly what they were designed for with each grade. When we filter a product, we test from beginning to middle to end and test for clarity, quality and consistency throughout. Their knowledge and experience in this industry are very helpful. ” Warren Gardner, Master Distiller Saint Petersburg Distillery St. Petersburg, FL
Ask about specialty caramels and Naturbrown ® ingredients for additional types of spirits.
and liqueurs. These colorings have a net negative charge for stability with tannins and have a proven record for stability in the bottle over a wide range of ingredients and conditions. Bottle stability is important, as incompatible colorings can react with constituents in the spirit or
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liqueur to form an irreversible precipitant. Colorings also range in levels of alcohol solubility. High levels of alcohol may result in a reversable precipitant once the alcohol solubility has been exceeded; however, this precipitant will typically go back into solution once the alcohol level is reduced by dilution. Stability testing is recommended when colorings are evaluated. DDW caramel colorings are available through Gusmer in various pack sizes and concentrations.
DDW Product & Details
0.05%
0.1%
0.2%
0.5%
Recommendation
Reed Van Winkle, Processing Manager Green River Distilling - Owensboro, KY
Color Intensity
0.054-0.062
Hue Index
7.0
520
Cider, Whiskey
The information in this Application Guide is provided as a recommendation. Application Guide
% ABV Stable
80%
Maximum Flow Rates gal/hr/ft 2 (liter/hr/m 2 )
Recommended Flow Rates gal/hr/ft 2 (liter/hr/m 2 )
Maximum Differential Pressure (psid)
Filtration Type
Filter Grades
Possible Applications
Color Intensity
0.042-0.052
Cordials, Dark Beer, Other Malt Beverages
528
Arrest Fermentation, Gross Clarification, Fining Agent Removal, Bioreduction High Degree of Clarification, Fining Agent Removal, Bioreduction High Degree of Clarification, Bioreduction, Membrane Filtration Preparation
Hue Index
6.4
% ABV Stable
65%
24 - 32 (978 - 1304)
30 - 40 (1222- 1630)
45
CSF-XC (extra coarse) CSF-SC (standard coarse)
Coarse Filtration
Polish / Clarifying Filtration Sterile / Premembrane Filtration
8 - 24 (326 - 978)
20 - 30 (815 - 1222)
Spiced Rum, Tequila, Hard Rootbeer, Cream Liqueurs
Color Intensity
0.106-0.111
CSF-SP (standard polish)
45
Hue Index
4.6
108
% ABV Stable
75%
CSF-SF (standard fine) CSF-UF (ultra fine)
3 - 12 (122 - 489)
10 - 15 (407 - 611)
21
5.0
7.0
RTD Blended Drinks (e.g. Whiskey/Cola) Low 4-MeI or single strength versions are also available
643
Color Intensity
0.250-0.265
600
6.0
050
Hue Index
4.2
% ABV Stable
65%
5.0
450
4.0
300
1.5
3.0
Contact Gusmer Enterprises about DDW technical tips for caramel in the blending process and test methodology.
199
2.0
150
Coloring/flavoring/blending materials may be used in or added to any class and/or type of distilled spirits. However, the use or addition of these materials may change the class and/or type of the distilled spirits. Check the TTB regulations for more information.
95
0.70
1.0
0.45
44
0.35
30
0
0
CSF-UF
CSF-SF
CSF-SP
CSF-SC
CSF-XC
CSF-UF
CSF-SF
CSF-SP
CSF-SC
CSF-XC
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