Unitán is an Argentine company producing
quebracho tannin
Tannins (or tannoids) are a class of astringent, polyphenolic biomolecules that bind to and Precipitation (chemistry), precipitate proteins and various other organic compounds including amino acids and alkaloids. The term ''tannin'' is widel ...
s. Its production amounts to 40.000 tonnes of tannins sold to the tanning industry, the drilling industry, for the
enological
Oenology (also enology; ) is the science and study of wine and winemaking. Oenology is distinct from viticulture, which is the science of the growing, cultivation, and harvesting of grapes. The English word oenology derives from the Greek word ' ...
applications and as animal food.
Unitan possesses a production plant located in
Puerto Tirol, Chaco Province
Unitán on Puerto Tirol website
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References
External links
Information on quebracho tannins on Argentine company Unitan's website
Manufacturing companies based in Buenos Aires
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