ChitoCore fungal-derived chitosan supports modern winemaking and brewing with sustainable clarification, microbial management, and allergen-friendly processing aids.
01 — Industry Challenges
Protein and polysaccharide hazes compromise the visual quality of finished wine and beer.
Spoilage organisms can develop during fermentation, storage, and bottling.
Brett strains produce off-aromas that damage premium wine value and reputation.
Tartrate, protein, and colloidal instabilities can require costly intervention.
Producers and consumers expect natural, sustainable processing aids and clean labelling.
Markets increasingly favour minimal-intervention beverage production.
02 — The Science
Acts as a natural fining agent for wine, cider, and beer.
Aggregates and settles haze-forming material for cleaner filtration.
Antimicrobial action targets spoilage organisms including Brettanomyces.
Contributes to protein, colloidal, and microbial stability prior to bottling.
Helps maintain product integrity through cellar and packaging.
Can reduce reliance on bentonite, isinglass, and animal-derived aids.
03 — Features & Benefits
Plant-aligned biopolymer suitable for modern beverage portfolios.
Circular feedstock derived from Australian mushroom production.
Avoids crustacean allergen issues for export and labelling.
Breaks down naturally with no persistent residues.
Reliable performance across grape varieties and beer styles.
Locally produced biopolymer aligned with the premium Australian wine story.
04 — Applications
Tunable molecular weight and degree of deacetylation allow fungal chitosan to be specified to the application.
Wine clarification
Fining agent for whites, reds, rosé, and sparkling base wines.
Brewing clarification
Bright beer production and haze removal.
Microbial stabilisation
Control of Brett and other spoilage organisms in cellars.
Filtration support
Reduces filter load and extends membrane life.
Premium beverage production
Suited to minimal-intervention and natural wine programmes.
Custom grades
Specifications tunable for boutique and large-scale producers.
Why Fungal
For premium wine and craft beer producers, fungal-derived chitosan removes the allergen, sustainability, and consistency limitations of crustacean-derived material — while supporting modern clean-label and ESG positioning.
Market Opportunity
Australia's premium wine and craft beer sectors are global benchmarks for innovation, sustainability, and quality. ChitoCore's fungal chitosan aligns with the industry's appetite for natural, traceable, and sustainable processing aids.
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