Wine
Although wine is fundamentally produced from crushed and fermented grapes (Vitis vinifera), many winemakers use animal-derived fining agents during the clarification and stabilization process to precipitate harsh tannins, hazes, and dead yeast cells. Traditional finings include egg white albumen, milk casein, animal gelatin, and fish isinglass. However, un-fined natural wines and modern winemakers utilizing bentonite clay, pea protein, or sterile cross-flow ceramic membranes produce 100% vegan wines.
Vegan Status Breakdown
Although wine is fundamentally produced from crushed and fermented grapes (Vitis vinifera), many winemakers use animal-derived fining agents during the clarification and stabilization process to precipitate harsh tannins, hazes, and dead yeast cells. Traditional finings include egg white albumen, milk casein, animal gelatin, and fish isinglass. However, un-fined natural wines and modern winemakers utilizing bentonite clay, pea protein, or sterile cross-flow ceramic membranes produce 100% vegan wines.
Biological Origin & Animal Source:
Egg albumen, dairy casein, porcine/bovine gelatin, or fish bladder isinglass
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
Standard reference data via USDA FoodData Central
83
Calories (kcal)
0.1g
Protein
2.6g
Carbohydrates
0g
Total Fat
0.9g
Dietary Fiber