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Campden tablets are used in winemaking to sanitise fruit must and to preserve wines and ciders. This tub holds approximately 100 tablets, ready to crush and dose when you need them.

  • Approximately 100 tablets in each tub
  • Used to sanitise fruit must in winemaking
  • Also used to preserve wines and ciders
  • Simply crush and dose as per the instructions on the label
  • Comes in a tamper-proof, resealable tub

How do you use Campden tablets?

Simply crush the tablet and dose it as per the instructions on the label. Follow the label for how much to use, as it depends on what you are making.

What are Campden tablets made of?

These tablets contain sodium metabisulphite. If you need to know more about the ingredients, check the label on the tub.

Campden Tablets
How to Use
Dose
1 tablet per gallon
(4.5 litres)
Pack treats
100 gallons
100 tablets
Wait
24 hours
before adding yeast

Used for: Sterilises fruit must, protects wine and cider from oxidation and bacteria, and removes chlorine from tap water.

When: Must: 24 hours before the yeast. Wine/cider: at racking and just before bottling.

Step by step
1Crush the tablet(s) to a powder and dissolve in a little warm water, must or wine.
2Must: 1 tablet per gallon (4.5 litres), cover loosely and wait 24 hours before adding yeast.
3Finished wine or cider: 1 tablet per gallon at racking or bottling.
4Chlorine in tap water: half a tablet per 23 litres, left 24 hours.
Good to know: Adding yeast before the 24 hours are up badly slows fermentation. Contains sulphites - avoid breathing the fumes. No more than about 3 tablets per gallon over the wine's whole life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Campden tablets per gallon?

One crushed tablet per gallon (4.5 litres) - at the start in the must, and again at racking or bottling.

How long do I wait before adding yeast?

24 hours. Add the yeast too soon and the sulphite will badly slow the fermentation.

Do they remove chlorine from tap water?

Yes - half a tablet per 23 litres, left for 24 hours.

Will Campden tablets stop fermentation?

Not on their own. To stop a finished wine re-fermenting after sweetening, use a Campden tablet together with potassium sorbate (wine stabiliser).