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A NEW SCIENTIFIC STANDARD
FOR TCA ANALYSIS IN CORK
An innovative analytical service for producers of high-quality natural corks
THE FIRST SERVICE IN THE WORLD FOR TCA-FREE CERTIFIED CORKS
Suber Lab offers the best natural cork stopper producers a screening service with Vocus Cork Analyzer technology.
An ultra-fast analysis, based on high-resolution real-time mass spectrometry, allows for the individual selection of cork stoppers through the quantification of TCA and other off-flavors.
A brand new, non-destructive, fully validated method, with sensitivity, precision, and accuracy superior to the standard method.
WHAT IS TCA?
2,4,6-TCA or simply TCA is one of the isomers of trichloroanisole. In cork, wine, and many natural products (fruit, coffee, etc.), TCA is responsible for the so-called "musty odor" or "wet cardboard." It is detectable at concentrations of one part per trillion (ppt). There is probably no other substance that the human nose can perceive at such low concentrations. It is believed to be formed by methylation of trichlorophenol through the enzymatic action of certain types of molds and fungi.
TCA in cork is distributed unevenly and is highly localized. As demonstrated by various scientific studies, it is impossible to eliminate TCA from cork with chemical-physical treatments without irreversibly damaging the material. The only scientifically validated solution today is the individual selection of each natural cork stopper.
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2025
DOUBLING PRODUCTION
ENOFORUM 2025
WIVI 2025 CENTRAL COAST
21-23 May 2025, Verona, Italy
March 13, 2025 - Paso Robles, CA, USA
Recently, a second Vocus Cork Analyzer system was installed at Suber Lab, doubling the screening capacity (up to 20 million corks/year)
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Suber Lab is one of the companies admitted to the incentives provided by the Smart & Start Italia plan of Invitalia - the National Agency for Business Development - which is involved in the growth of innovative startups with high technological content throughout Italy.
© Suber Lab srl - Operational headquarters: Via Predda Niedda, Strada 28; 07100 Sassari (SS) - Registered office: Via Carlo Felice, 40; 07100 Sassari (SS) - Sardinia, Italy
VAT No. = Tax Code: 02871310906 - SDI Code: USAL8PV - Pec: suberlab@pec.it