Using Potassium Sorbate When Making Wine

Potassium sorbate (or k-sorbate) is a common additive used in wine kits. It’s usually added in the form of a power after fermentation has completed. But what does it do? What precautions should winemakers be taking when using it?

What does Potassium Sorbate do?

Potassium sorbate, a stabilizing agent, must be used with care.
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Simply put potassium sorbate is used to prevent spoilage by yeasts and molds in a finished wine. It does this by rendering these micro-organisms unable to reproduce. Continue reading “Using Potassium Sorbate When Making Wine”