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Young's Sodium Metabisulphite 100g

Young's Sodium Metabisulphite 100g

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Young's Sodium Metabisulphite is a versatile powder for brewers and winemakers. Dissolved in water it makes a sterilising solution for equipment, and in smaller amounts it protects wine and cider from oxidation and spoilage.

Main uses

  • Making a sterilising solution for fermenters, demijohns, bottles and syphons
  • Protecting wine and cider from oxidation and spoilage
  • The same active ingredient as Campden tablets, in loose powder form
  • 100g pack

Using it

Dissolve in water as directed in the How to Use box and make sure the solution touches every surface.

Good to know

  • It sterilises but does not clean, so remove dirt and deposits first with VWP (rinse well after VWP)
  • The solution gives off sulphur dioxide, which has a sharp smell, so use it in a well-ventilated space
  • Prefer a no-rinse option? ChemSan is a no-rinse sanitiser
  • Wanting pre-measured doses for wine? Try Young's Campden Tablets

Who it's for

Wine and cider makers who like one product for both equipment and must, and traditional home brewers used to a sulphite solution.

Sodium Metabisulphite
How to Use
Dose
1 tsp per pint
sterilising solution
In wine
1/16 tsp per gallon
or 1 Campden tablet
Contact
10 minutes
then rinse

Used for: Makes a sulphite sterilising solution for equipment and bottles, and protects wine and cider from oxidation and spoilage.

When: Fresh, just before use on clean equipment; or in the must/wine before fermentation and at bottling.

Step by step
1Sterilising: dissolve 1 teaspoon per pint (568ml) of cold water.
2Coat every surface, leave 10 minutes, then rinse with cold tap water.
3In must or wine: just 1/16 teaspoon per gallon (4.5 litres), dissolved and stirred in - or use Campden tablets for easier dosing.
Good to know: Avoid breathing the fumes (sulphur dioxide) - use somewhere well ventilated; asthmatics take extra care. Contains sulphites. Harmful if swallowed; may irritate skin and eyes. Don't mix with chlorine cleaners or acids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sodium metabisulphite used for?

Making a sterilising solution for equipment and bottles, and protecting wine and cider from oxidation and spoilage. It's the powder form of Campden tablets.

How much for sterilising?

1 teaspoon per pint (568ml) of cold water. Coat every surface, leave 10 minutes, then rinse with cold tap water. See our guide to sanitising home brewing equipment.

Can I add it to wine?

Yes, but only a tiny amount - 1/16 teaspoon per gallon. Campden tablets make this much easier to dose.

Is it safe?

Use it somewhere well ventilated and avoid breathing the fumes (sulphur dioxide) - asthmatics take extra care. It contains sulphites.