Fibrafix TXR TCA removal FIBRAFIX® TX-R depth filter sheets are an effective method of removing TCA  (Trichloranisol 2, 4, 6) from wine and other beverages. Contrary to other methods of TCA-removal, TX-R sheets do not damage original aroma or flavor. The FIBRAFIX® TX-R filter  sheets contain TRIEX (patent pending), a specific aluminosilicate. All materials are food grade and FDA approved.   FIBRAFIX® TX-R Filter sheets are used like conventional filter sheets. One pass through the filter is enough to remove the TCA.  With a filter area of 10m? up to 10 000 l of lightly contaminated wine (up to 10 ng/l) can be treated. 350 l/m/h TCA (trichloroanisole 2, 4, 6) is a serious problem for the wine and beverage industry. TCA can be found in corks, oak barrels, storage tanks and other equipment. It has a moldy odor that people can detect in wine at levels as low as 5 parts per trillion. Surprisingly, even at levels from one to two parts per trillion, it can affect a wine's taste and bouquet.  Earlier methods have been developed to try to treat TCA-tainted wine, but they have proven to be less than ideal. Polyethylene treatment methods are costly, time-consuming and diminish or the complex aromas that give a wine its rich bouquet and flavor. Methods employing the addition of milk-products are sometimes used, but they also reduce the aromas and flavors and might result in the wine containing residual allergens. The method of using mustard seed as a TCA-deodorant is also associated with severe taste and distorting effects. Depth filter sheets are used in a plate and frame filter, such as the FILTROX NOVOX® series. The sheets need to be wetted when the filters are loaded and they need to be pre-flushed with clean water at 50 L/m. The sheets can be sterilized with hot water (85°C) or inline steam (125°C). FibraFix TX-R Product brochure: download Pricing is available on request