{"product_id":"youngs-sodium-metabisulphite-100g","title":"Young's Sodium Metabisulphite 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoung'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking a sterilising solution for fermenters, demijohns, bottles and syphons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtecting wine and cider from oxidation and spoilage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe same active ingredient as Campden tablets, in loose powder form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100g pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsing it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDissolve in water as directed in the How to Use box and make sure the solution touches every surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt sterilises but does not clean, so remove dirt and deposits first with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vwp-cleaner-400-grm\"\u003eVWP\u003c\/a\u003e (rinse well after VWP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe solution gives off sulphur dioxide, which has a sharp smell, so use it in a well-ventilated space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer a no-rinse option? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chemsan-250ml\"\u003eChemSan\u003c\/a\u003e is a no-rinse sanitiser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWanting pre-measured doses for wine? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/youngs-campden-tablets-50s\"\u003eYoung's Campden Tablets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine and cider makers who like one product for both equipment and must, and traditional home brewers used to a sulphite solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--howto--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"chem-use-block\" style=\"border:1px solid #e3ddd2;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin:1.5rem 0;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2f2416;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.75;\"\u003eSodium Metabisulphite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:600;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;padding:16px 20px 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;background:#f7f2e8;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8a6a3c;\"\u003eDose\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 tsp per pint\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003esterilising solution\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;background:#f7f2e8;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8a6a3c;\"\u003eIn wine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1\/16 tsp per gallon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eor 1 Campden tablet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 150px;background:#f7f2e8;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8a6a3c;\"\u003eContact\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:600;\"\u003e10 minutes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003ethen rinse\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 20px 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsed for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Makes a sulphite sterilising solution for equipment and bottles, and protects wine and cider from oxidation and spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, just before use on clean equipment; or in the must\/wine before fermentation and at bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:4px 20px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eStep by step\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#c8962e;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterilising: dissolve 1 teaspoon per pint (568ml) of cold water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#c8962e;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoat every surface, leave 10 minutes, then rinse with cold tap water.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"flex:0 0 26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:#c8962e;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn must or wine: just 1\/16 teaspoon per gallon (4.5 litres), dissolved and stirred in - or use Campden tablets for easier dosing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:8px 20px 16px;background:#fff6e0;border-left:4px solid #e0a526;border-radius:6px;padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding:10px 20px;font-size:13px;color:#555;background:#faf8f4;\"\u003eYou may also need: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/campden-tablets-100s\" style=\"color:#8a5a12;\"\u003eCampden Tablets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/treatments-nutrients-enzymes\" style=\"color:#8a5a12;\"\u003eAll treatments \u0026amp; nutrients\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--\/howto--\u003e\u003c!--faq--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"chem-faq\" style=\"border:1px solid #e3ddd2;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin:1.5rem 0;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2f2416;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:0;padding:0 20px;\" open\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;list-style-position:outside;\"\u003eWhat is sodium metabisulphite used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#444;\"\u003eMaking a sterilising solution for equipment and bottles, and protecting wine and cider from oxidation and spoilage. It's the powder form of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/campden-tablets-100s\"\u003eCampden tablets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding:0 20px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;list-style-position:outside;\"\u003eHow much for sterilising?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#444;\"\u003e1 teaspoon per pint (568ml) of cold water. Coat every surface, leave 10 minutes, then rinse with cold tap water. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides-and-tips\/how-to-sanitise-home-brewing-equipment-the-complete-guide\"\u003eguide to sanitising home brewing equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding:0 20px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;list-style-position:outside;\"\u003eCan I add it to wine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#444;\"\u003eYes, but only a tiny amount - 1\/16 teaspoon per gallon. Campden tablets make this much easier to dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding:0 20px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;list-style-position:outside;\"\u003eIs it safe?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#444;\"\u003eUse it somewhere well ventilated and avoid breathing the fumes (sulphur dioxide) - asthmatics take extra care. 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