Diatomaceous earth powder

for the beverage industry

We manufacture and supply more than 80 different diatomaceous earth grades, with permeabilities to meet virtually every filtration requirement in food and beverage applications. Diatomaceous earth – the natural solution for filtration What is diatomaceous earth? Diatomaceous earth (DE) – is a remarkable natural product composed of the fossilized remains of aquatic algae, or diatoms, that were deposited on lake beds and the ocean floor, millions of years ago. With time, the diatom skeletons became agglomerated to form a light and porous rock referred to as diatomite or kieselgühr. These remains are virtually pure silica, an inert and insoluble mineral. Each diatom has an elaborate skeleton permeated by many small holes. It is this structure that holds the key to its unsurpassed properties for removing a wide variety of suspended solids when used as a filter aid. The efficiency of DE is particularly noticeable when filtering liquids that contain very fine hazes or when needing a high clarity filtrate, for example during pre-bottling final filtration for juices and beers. A wide range of products to match different filtration capabilities We offer a wide range of different DE filter aids to cover the full spectrum of filtration capabilities. Imerys Celite DE filter aids provide superior filtration performance in beer, juices, sugar syrups and edible oils and many other industrial and chemical applications. Multiple grades ensure optimal filtration performance and the flexibility required when filtering natural raw materials where quality can vary with harvest.