I wanted to try gelatin clarification for the first time. I have a cider that's been in the secondary with some strawberries for about 6 months. The cider was pretty clear already but I wanted to use gelatin to get the last few floaties. I had previously added Pectinex to break down the pectin. I dissolved 1 tsp of gelatin in 1 cup of water at 170 degrees. I added it to the cider (cider is 45 degrees). It's been 3 days now and the cider is more cloudy now than before i added the gelatin. Any thoughts?
gelatin clarification
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shaneshepherd
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This is an old question, but I thought it deserved an answer since I've been researching. I'm not sure specifically about it being more hazy after the gelatin. But, I do know that cider will contain pectin which can contribute a significant haze. It is recommended to use pectic enzyme to reduce the haze.
Source: Adding Pectin Enzyme To Cider After Fermentation Is Complete?
Source: Adding Pectin Enzyme To Cider After Fermentation Is Complete?
