Malingping,
Banten,
Indonesia
Malingping,
Banten,
Indonesia
Wood Vinegar (Wood Vinegar) is an organic liquid produced from the condensation process of smoke burning biomass such as wood. Wood vinegar is also known as liquid smoke/pyroligneous acid. Wood vinegar is formed from the incomplete combustion process of materials containing lignocellulosic.
Chemical Components and Nutrients
Wood vinegar produces compounds that have antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antioxidant effects. These compounds include phenols (functions as antioxidants), carbonyls (functions as colorants and product flavors), acids (functions as antibacterial), furans, alcohols and esters. The chemical composition of wood vinegar is:
Water = 11-92%
Phenol = 0.2-2.9%
Acid = 2.8-9.5%
Carbonyl = 2.6-4%
Tar = 1-7%
Wood vinegar has many benefits including:
Provide nutrients for plants (K, Na, Ca, Fe, B, Mg, N, P, C)
Microbial/fungal growth inhibitor
As an insecticide and fungicide
As a remedy for itching on the skin
As an odor remover (anti-microbial and anti-bacterial)
Poison absorber
Inhibits/kills bacteria
As a flavor, aroma and preservative in food (substitute for the smoking process in smoked fish)
Rubber clumping
Latex Deodorizer
Wood Preservative (grade 3)