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isinglass
[I-zuhn-glas; Izing-glas]

Transparent and pure, this form of gelatin comes from the air bladder of certain fish, especially the sturgeon. It's used as a FINING agent to help CLARIFY wine, although today's modern gelatin (made from beef and veal bones, cartilage, tendons, etc.) has replaced isinglass in most instances.
Related Links: fining, clarify
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