Cellulose Filter Pads — Hidden Processing Agent — Is It Vegan?
Also known as: Filtration pads, Depth filter pads, Beverage filter sheets
Vegan
No animals or animal-derived substances are involved in producing this agent.
Not required on labels
Not required on labels.
Source
Made from cellulose (plant-derived) fibres, sometimes combined with diatomaceous earth. Entirely plant/mineral-derived and vegan.
Used In
Wine filtration (removes yeast cells and bacteria), beer filtration, juice clarification, spirits filtration, water purification.
How to Avoid
No need to avoid — cellulose filter pads are vegan.
Editorial Notes
Most commercially produced wine, beer, and juice passes through filtration at some stage. The filtration medium (which may be cellulose, diatomaceous earth, or membrane filters) does not enter the final product. Filtration is sometimes criticised by natural wine producers as removing flavour compounds alongside unwanted particles. 'Unfiltered' wines have grown in popularity.