Several analytical techniques were used to gather data and build a profile of the haze. We began by examining the beverage sample at a higher magnification using light microscopy. This showed that the haze appeared to be dispersed throughout the liquid, although when left to settle it coalesced.

We then isolated the haze material and, after examining it again using light microscopy, determined that it comprised of extremely small and fine particulate material.

Further analysis with Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy showed that the sample demonstrated a correlation with a protein/polyphenol spectra, which is the most common source of haze production in this type of beverage.