North Mountain Supply food grade bentonite clay in a 4 oz jar, packaged with a tamper evident airtight seal for freshness. This gray clay granule is commonly used in winemaking as a clarifier to reduce haze, help prevent off flavors and improve stability, and is also popular for DIY cosmetic and beauty projects.
North Mountain Supply Food Grade Bentonite Clay is a versatile clarifying and cosmetic ingredient packaged in a convenient 4 oz plastic jar. The jar includes a tamper evident airtight seal to help protect freshness and quality until you are ready to use it.
In winemaking, bentonite is widely used as a clarifier. It is a gray, clay based granule that binds with proteins and other haze forming particles in wine must and finished wines. By helping to remove these unstable components, bentonite can:
Reduce the occurrence of certain off flavors
Improve clarity and visual appeal
Decrease the wine’s tendency to oxidize and become unstable
Bentonite is typically added prior to or during primary fermentation to help clear pectic and protein haze. When properly hydrated and mixed into the must, it can speed up clarification and help wines remain bright and stable in the bottle. Always follow dosage recommendations from your recipe, kit instructions or winemaking guide, and allow time for the clay to settle and be removed by racking.
Beyond winemaking, this food grade bentonite clay is commonly used in DIY cosmetic and beauty products. It can be incorporated into:
Facial masks and spot treatments
Body masks and wraps
Other topical formulations designed for external use
In these applications, bentonite is valued for its ability to absorb oils and impurities and for the texture it adds to personal care formulas. As with any cosmetic ingredient, it should be used according to reliable recipes and guidelines, and new products should be patch tested on a small area of skin before broader use.
Key features:
Food grade bentonite clay in a 4 oz plastic jar
Tamper evident airtight seal helps maintain freshness and quality
Gray clay granule used in wines as a clarifier
Helps reduce off flavors and improve oxidative stability in wines
Typically added prior to or during primary fermentation to clear pectic and protein haze
Also suitable for DIY cosmetic and beauty formulations such as masks and body treatments
Suggested uses:
Clarifying grape and fruit wines by reducing protein, pectic and other haze forming materials
Supporting better stability and appearance in finished wines when used as directed
Formulating facial masks and body treatments with appropriate DIY cosmetic recipes
Store the jar tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from moisture and strong odors. Use clean, dry measuring tools when handling bentonite and follow trusted winemaking or cosmetic instructions to achieve the best results in your projects.
