Food Grade Activated Carbon

Activated carbon is widely used in the food industry in conjunction with its ability to decolorize, deodorize, and purify food. The process of adsorption is accomplished by activated carbon’s porous structure, which is very effective in adsorbing unwanted colors, off-flavors, smells, and impurities from food products and liquid. Some of the more significant applications of activated carbon are in the refining of sugar (to remove colored molasses impurities to make white sugar), the processing of edible oils and fats (to remove off flavors and pigments), to clarify alcoholic beverages (such as vodka and wines), as well as, purifying water (as part of the beverage), and for the treatment of items such as citric acid or gelatin.