What are amaea molecularly imprinted polymers?
amaea’s molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are a smart filtration media engineered to selectively capture unwanted molecules in wine. Their tailored binding sites and polarity enable precise removal of target compounds, helping preserve wine integrity while enhancing the overall sensory quality.
How do amaea MIPs work?
1. Target molecules identified
The unwanted compound impacting wine sensory is identified as a template for imprinting.
2. amaea polymers imprinted
Our unique amaea MIP production process uses the template molecule to generate a quintillion (10^18) targeted binding sites for every gram of amaea MIPs produced.
3. Highly targeted filtration
The unwanted compounds are captured by the targeted binding sites upon contact with amaea MIPs.
Delivering tailored sensory…
The targeted nature of amaea’s MIPs captures what is needed, while leaving desirable compounds in place. This enables you to balance and remediate wines with precision. Adjustable dose and flow rates determine the level of capture, enabling treatments to be tailored to achieve desired sensory outcomes.
…with low impact.
amaea MIPs are regenerable and as many of our applications replace single-use additives and processes which require high volumes of consumables, amaea MIPs help to significantly reduce waste streams.
How are amaea MIPs used?
Using amaea MIP technology wineries can remediate taints as well as balance wine flavor and aroma.
Remediate
Remove undesirable, off-aromas found in wines impacted by conditions such as smoke, MOG, brett and frost while retaining it’s varietal body and character.
Balance
Selectively fine-tune the sensory profile of wines without relying on single-use fining agents that can strip more than desired.