potassium metabisulfite – Winemaker's Academy

All About Potassium Metabisulfite – WMA006

admin — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 02:57:49 +0000

Potassium metabisulfite is a complex additive. In this episode of the podcast I break down how it functions, what the difference is between potassium metabisulfite and sodium metabisulfite, as well as the difference between free and total sulfites (which come from potassium metabisulfite). It’s an important topic for many wine makers and consumers alike. One …

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Adding Potassium Metabisulfite to Wine

admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:22:04 +0000

Potassium metabisulfite is a necessary preservative in wine making. It provides sulfur dioxide which helps prevent microbial spoilage and fight off oxygenation. However, figuring out how much to add can be complicated. By the end of this article you’ll understand how this stuff works, how to calculate what you need to add, and what equipment …

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Using Potassium Metabisulfite to Make Wine

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:38:06 +0000

Potassium metabisulfite comes with just about every wine kit and is used as an additive even in wineries. This article explores what potassium metabisulfite is and how it works. To learn how to figure out how much to add to your wine check out Adding Potassium Metabisulfite to Wine (includes a calculator). But what does it …

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