Potassium Metabisulphite – 100g sachet

Used for REDUCING DISSOLVED OXYGEN in wort, beer and wine. PRODUCT STABILISER/PRESERVATIVE in beer and wine (longer shelf life). REMOVING CHLORINE from brewing water (Campden tablets are Potassium Metabisulphite).

For Beer and Wort use 0.3g per 20 litres of liquid to minimise dissolved oxygen and prolong shelf life without affecting flavour negatively.

High Purity Potassium Metabisulphite is an essential additive for winemaking. It has many actions including inhibiting the growth of bacteria, acting as an anti-oxidant (oxygen scavenger) preventing wine and must from oxidation and solubilises phenolics found in grape skins.

IMPORTANT: Wear PPE when handling. Follow all safety instructions on the package label. Wear Eye Protection and Gloves when handling.

Recommended Dosages for wines:

• 1g per 10kg of fruit. Double this dosage if you believe the fruit may be unsanitary or is in poor conditon.
• 2-5 g/hL on wine during racking.
• 10-15 g/hL for the preservation of sweet filtered wines.

1 gram of potassium metabisulphite develops about 0.56 g of SO2

Usage Instructions:

Dissolve required dosage in a small amount of water, wine or must and add homogenously to the product.

Storage Conditions:

Potassium Metabisulphite is hygroscopic so it is important to reseal in an airtight container/package.