Tannin, as we well know, is a natural substance found in all plants. Some of these, such as chestnut and quebracho trees, contain it in particularly high quantities, making them suitable for tannin extraction. Let’s explore them in detail. Main raw materials for...
Tannin is a surprising substance, present in all plants (although some contain it in a higher percentage). Once extracted, it finds useful applications in many sectors, from leather tanning to cosmetics, from the food industry to agriculture. Let’s get to know...
Real leather, leather made from fruit and vegetable peels, faux leather, leather made from vegetable fibers, you name it – sometimes distinguishing leather from synthetic alternatives is really difficult. Today’s ever-more innovative production processes deliver...
Becoming a black belt in ‘do-it-yourself’ is a child’s play (or almost): all kinds of tutorials and information can be found on the net. Between recipes, home decorations, and videos on building a swimming pool in the garden, you can also find...
Medieval manuscripts are made with a blue-black ink to which tannins are no stranger: from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, our inks were prepared with tannin! Let us begin by recalling the love affair between tannins and metals: tannins, in fact, bind to...
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