Anna Ornstein, GB191304597A

Improvements in the Manufacture of a Clarifying Agent for Wine, Vinegar and similar Liquids.

Image credit: Ornstein, A. (1912)

On April 17, 1913, Anna Ornstein, a married woman from Vienna, patented a novel method using fat-free soybeans to clarify wine. Her approach kept the beans from settling and promised a smoother, more refined taste.

Date of Application: 23 February 1912

Date of Issuance: 17 April 1913

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Francesca Chiaradia
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