Stabilisers and Sterilisers
Sodium Metabisulphate
Low-cost steriliser. Uses sulphur dioxide gas to disinfect. Not recommended for use on metal vessels.
Potassium Sorbate
Used to stabilise wine and prevent further fermentation. Easy to dissolve. Always use with equal parts of potassium metabisulphite.
Potassium Metabisulphate
Multi-purpose product, far superior to sodium metabisulphate. Used to prevent oxidation of wine and beer, kill wild yeasts on fruit, stop fermentation, remove chlorine from water and disinfect vessels and equipment (where it should always be used in conunction with an acd, e.g. citric acid).
Oenological Oil
Forms a protective barrier against infection and oxidation by 100ml floating on the wine. Will not mix.
Anti-Mould Tablets
Floating. For sterilising the air above the wine.