Potassium Metabisulfite: One of two compounds which may be used to sanitize winemaking equipment and utensils (the other being sodium metabisulfite). Potassium metabisulfite is the active ingredient in Campden tablets.
Potassium metabisulfite
A dry solid that yields SO2 when dissolved in wine. It is commonly used as the primary wine preservative.
Press
The act of using pressure to force juice out of fruit pulp.
Sulfur dioxide: In the form of potassium metabisulfite crystals, liquid sulfur dioxide, or sulfur dioxide gas, sulfur dioxide is an effective and safe preservative, antioxidant, ...
[edit] Sulfites Compounds (typically: potassium metabisulfite or sodium metabisulfite) which are added to wine to prevent oxidation and microbial spoilage.
[edit] Sulphur dioxide A substance used in winemaking as a preservative.
 See also: Red, Off, Must, White, Wine
  
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