Cellulose Filter Pads — Hidden Processing Agent — Is It Vegan?

Vegan status: Vegan

Also known as: Filtration pads, Depth filter pads, Beverage filter sheets

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.

Appears on label: No. Not required on labels.

How to avoid

No need to avoid — cellulose filter pads are vegan.

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.