Abstract: A method of processing a liquid including adding an antifoam to a process liquid, and after adding the antifoam, continuously feeding the process liquid through one or more cross-flow filter membrane configured for cross-flow filtration, wherein the antifoam includes a mixture of (A) a vegetable oil and (B) an organic emulsifier or surfactant. The antifoam may, for example, not contain silicone.

Abstract: A fining formulation/agent contains pectin, particularly, low-methoxy pectin, and yeast extract. A method of fining beverages, particularly beers and wines, including adding the fining formulation/agent to a beverage, particularly during a fermented beverage manufacturing process.

Abstract: Tannin-based clouding agents are described that when combined with a beverage, such as beer, provide to the beverage a high haze value that is stable over prolonged storage, as well as other benefits. The tannin-based clouding agents include a tannin, such as a plant-derived hydrolysable tannic acid, and can also include a hydrocolloid and/or a yeast extract. Beverages containing the disclosed tannin-based clouding agents are also described. Methods of making and using the disclosed tannin-based clouding agents and beverages containing the disclosed tannin-based clouding agents are also described.