In the Czech Republic, Italian wine adulterated with the addition of synthetic glycerin was detected

Published Feb 28, 2024

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The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) has found adulteration in the Italian wine 365 PRIMITIVO D.O.P. di manduria, including the unauthorized addition of synthetic glycerin and misleading product label information. CAFIA also reported non-compliance in several samples of Czech burčák, a partially fermented wine must, with issues such as the prohibited addition of water, incorrect geographical origin of grapes, missing information on sulfur dioxide presence, and alcohol content below the required limit.

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The Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority (CAFIA) reported on February 12, 2024, the detection of adulterated Italian wine called 365 PRIMITIVO D.O.P. di manduria. The product was adulterated with the unauthorized addition of synthetic glycerin. Adulterated wine 365 PRIMITIVO D.O.P. di manduria The adulteration was found in two batches of the product 365 PRIMITIVO D.O.P. di manduria in 0.75l bottles (lot numbers L23206 and L23117D) and one batch of 1.5l bottles (L21343). The wine was adulterated by the addition of synthetic glycerin. This ingredient is added to give body and structure to the wine. Additionally, an official inspection found that the product label contained false information regarding the bottler. Checks on Czech burčák (partially fermented wine must) On February 14, 2024, CAFIA announced inspections of Czech burčák in 2023. Burčák is a typical Czech product, which is partially fermented wine must. A higher number of non-compliant samples were found in ...

Source: Foodfakty