Sodium Metabisulphite (250 g

Winemaking Preservative, Antioxidant and Sanitizing Aid

Sodium Metabisulphite, also known as sodium metabisulfite, is a versatile winemaking and food preservation additive used to help protect wine, cider, and other compatible beverages from oxidation and microbial spoilage. With over 99% purity, this inorganic compound, also known as Na₂S₂O₅, is a dependable choice for home winemakers, craft beverage makers, and food preservation applications.

Commonly used as a preservative, antioxidant, anti-browning agent, and sanitizing aid, sodium metabisulphite helps maintain beverage quality, freshness, aroma, and shelf life when used properly. It is also widely used for cleaning and sanitizing compatible winemaking equipment before fermentation or bottling.

Key Features

• Size: 250 g / 8.8 oz
• High Purity: Over 99% pure for reliable preservation and sanitizing performance.
• Formula: Sodium metabisulphite / sodium metabisulfite / Na₂S₂O₅
• Oxidation Protection: Helps reduce oxidation in wine, cider, and compatible beverages.
• Microbial Spoilage Control: Helps protect against unwanted microbial activity when used as directed.
• Winemaking Essential: Useful for wine preservation, equipment sanitizing, and bottling preparation.
• Broad-Spectrum Use: Can be used as a preservative, antioxidant, anti-browning agent, bleach, and flour treatment additive where appropriate.
• Made in Canada: Produced for dependable quality and consistency.

Common Uses

Use Sodium Metabisulphite for winemaking, cider making, wine preservation, oxidation control, equipment sanitizing, bottle preparation, anti-browning applications, food preservation, fruit processing, and compatible beverage production.

Best For

• Homemade wine
• Wine kits
• Fruit wine
• Cider
• Country wine
• Food preservation
• Oxidation control
• Anti-browning applications
• Equipment sanitizing
• Bottle preparation
• Fermentation preparation
• Bottling preparation
• Small-batch beverage production

How to Use

1. Follow Your Protocol: Use according to your recipe, wine kit instructions, winemaking protocol, or applicable food-use guidelines.
2. Measure Carefully: Dosage depends on pH, beverage type, batch size, sulphite level, and intended use.
3. Use for Beverage Protection: Add as directed for preservation, oxidation control, stabilization, or bottling preparation.
4. Use for Sanitizing: Prepare a sanitizing solution only according to an approved winemaking or food-use protocol.
5. Mix Thoroughly: Ensure proper mixing when adding to liquid or preparing a solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What is Sodium Metabisulphite used for?
  A: Sodium Metabisulphite is used as a preservative, antioxidant, anti-browning agent, and sanitizing aid in winemaking, cider making, food preservation, and compatible beverage production.
• Q: What size is this package?
  A: This package contains 250 g / 8.8 oz.
• Q: Is sodium metabisulphite the same as sodium metabisulfite?
  A: Yes. Sodium metabisulphite and sodium metabisulfite are spelling variations for the same compound.
• Q: What is the formula?
  A: The formula is Na₂S₂O₅.
• Q: What is the purity?
  A: This product is over 99% pure.
• Q: Can it help protect wine from oxidation?
  A: Yes. It helps reduce oxidation in wine, cider, and compatible beverages when used as directed.
• Q: Can it be used to sanitize winemaking equipment?
  A: Yes. It can be used as a sanitizing aid for compatible winemaking equipment, bottles, and tools when prepared according to a proper protocol.
• Q: Where is it made?
  A: This Sodium Metabisulphite is made in Canada.
• Q: How should it be stored?
  A: Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Important Use Notes

• Use only according to your recipe, winemaking protocol, or applicable food-use guidelines.
• Measure carefully, as dosage depends on pH, beverage type, and intended use.
• Use in a well-ventilated area.
• Avoid inhaling dust.
• Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin contact.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Store sealed in a cool, dry place.
• Keep away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
• Clean and sanitize all beverage-contact equipment before use.
• Follow all applicable local laws, safety requirements, and production regulations.

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