Do you sell Calcium bentonite? I have heard that the FDA doesnt allow commercial winemakers to use Sodium Bentonite in wine.
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Calcium bentonite has artificial additives to make it swell more as calcium bentonite does not swell as well as sodium bentonite. So make sure you know what additives they put it. Sodium bentonite is pure, and not additives are needed. Also, always ask for the MSDS on any bentonite product, together with a separate chemical analysis. If the seller does not have it, alarm bell.
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We don't sell Calcium Bentonite at the moment. I'm not sure about any sanctions on its use in commercial practices, but the FDA considers sodium bentonite relatively safe for human consumption. Usual additions can double the sodium content of the beverage which may be a concern of those with heart disease or high blood pressure. However, doubling the usual 10-20 mg/L would still be considered a fairly low sodium beverage.
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It's sodium bentonite for external use, calcium bentonite is for ingestion.
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I don't make wine, but normally I use about three teaspoons in a 6 gallon ferment and it really takes off. My ferment finishes much quicker with the nutrient. I am also very careful with my PH!!!!
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Read just this week that the CDC states that no water suspected of chemical contamination should be considered safe for drinking regardless of purification means. I realize this may not help in certain locations, but I thougt I would throw it out there.
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I found this on the Yerba Prima website under the ''reading room'' tab: '' Great Plains Bentonite has the optimum ratio of sodium to calcium ions to give it maximum ability to swell, adsorb and hold toxins.''
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In my research prior to purchasing this VitaClay Rice Cooker, the clay they use is safe and free of harmful chemicals...this was the selling feature I was looking for. A general question of "is clay as safe as ceramic" has to be broken down into what type of clay are you comparing to ceramic. The clay that is used in this product is as safe as typical ceramic used in today's kitchen.
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Cell Food will go to work dealing with the toxins, etc.. in the wine which will leave nothing left for your cells as it's intended. That's why they recommend pure water because even using tap water Cell Food will have to deal with the impurities in it instead of working on your cells.
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You can add Real Salt into the water as well. Contact them for "recipe." The water doesn't taste salty and it's the cheapest method to regain mineral content.
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I would recommend that you that you contact the manufacturer. I have heard that putting anything but plain water has adverse effects. My son-in-law tried white wine. It was very messy.
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You can add some bentonite clay to your running bath water and soak in it. There are various recipes for using it in the bath on the internet. This is primarily how I use it and my kids love it too.
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The shellfish derivatives are only in the clearing agents (sealed in plastic pouches). I have made four of these Chateau Du Reserve kits and NEVER used the chitosan or kieselsol on the wine produced by the kit because I have never needed to (I save it and use it on some of my homemade from fruit small batches that have a hard time clearing). I've found that the wine from these kits clears well on its own (though, I always add the bentonite before starting fermentation, and so that might be what does the trick). Go ahead, get the kit, and simply skip adding the clearing agents at the end.
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If you go to the Wine Enthusiast website they have a 1-800 number. They have a customer service prompt. I have called due to a problem I also have with this product, but have not yet heard back from them. I will update this post if I am successful in getting in touch with them. I hope that helps.
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Yes sir! I only mixed it once with milk, the rest of the time it was water. It's got a slightly chunky (tiny pieces of product) consistency, but that's the BCAA crystals I believe. You should be all good!
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My sister is a podcast junkie and she uses a blend of different natural clays (bentonite, fuller's earth, and diatomaceous earth), all which can be found here I'm sure. She mixes with apple cider vinegar to make a paste (or rose water or regular water) and has really nice skin. Diatomaceous earth is made up of mostly silica which is important for your skin's natural collagen production. I definitely feel more comfortable putting natural substances on my skin.
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The Fizzion website says this will work with red wine as it is protein-based. I haven't tried it though.
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I am not a chemist, but I would think you could. Some wine is sold in small plastic like bottles. Also lemonade which is very acidic can be served in it. The fruit in Sangria would be like lemons in lemonade. Maybe ask someone with a chemistry background. It woulk LOOK pretty in the container. Have a good summer.
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I don't think you are going to get that effect with this product. It is used to de-acidify wine and also used as a source of potassium. It's a bit fizzy, but like sodium bicarbonate, it stops fizzing quickly.