Alvinesa upcycles raw material left from food and wine production to create natural ingredients for the Nutraceutical, Food & Beverage and Animal Health industries.
The portfolio includes a wide selection of grape extracts rich in polyphenols, natural colors (anthocyanins), wine concentrates, natural tartaric acid and grape seed oil.
This Technical paper is provided by Alvinesa.

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