Carbochem® Activated Carbon is a key processing aid for the food industry. It is used in various purification applications for treating food components such as:

• Sugar
• Glucose and fructose
• Edible oil (vegetable oils such as palm, coconut, and sunflower)
• Flavors
• Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
• Glycerin
• Citric Acid
• Fruit Juice (apple, pear, grape)

Carbochem® Activated Carbon is widely used in the beverage industry for filtration and purification applications. It is used in the production of various beverage products, such as:

• Carbonated soft drinks
• Bottled water
• Fruit juice (apple, pear, grape)
• Beer
• Wine
• Distilled spirits/liquors
• Aloe vera juice

The first use of activated carbon for water treatment dates back to more than 2000 years ago when the product was used in char form. Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC) became commercialized during the 20th century for water treatment to remove taste and odor contaminants. Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) came into use after World War II.

Major grades supplied by Carbochem for municipal water treatment:
LQ-325: PAC
LQ-900S: GAC for regular filter operation
BAC-820: Biologically activated GAC for deep bed filters