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METABISOLFITO di potassio
Additional information
Aspetto
POWDER
Dosaggi Consigliati
Add in varying doses as needed, taking care not to exceed the legal limits for sulfur dioxide content.
Current EU regulations specify the following limits, expressed as total SO2:
(a) 160 mg/l for red wines;
(b) 210 mg/l for white and rosé wines;
(c) 185 mg/l for quality sparkling wines and VSQPRDs
(d) 235 mg/l for sparkling wines.
For non-sparkling wines with residual sugar content, expressed as invert sugar, of 5 g/l or more, the limits become as follows:
(a) 210 mg/l for red wines;
(b) 260 g/l for white and rosé wines.
1 g of Potassium Metabisulfite provides about 5 mg/l of SO2.
Caratteristiche Generali
Appearance: homogeneous white powder, with an odor of SO2
Potassium Metabisulfite performs antioxidant, antioxidase and antiseptic functions toward undesirable microbiological flora. It also performs an extractive action toward phenolic substances present in grapes.
Composizione
E224 Pure Potassium Metabisulfite.
Applicazioni
Treatment of grapes, musts and wines to prevent oxidation and microbiological contamination in general. Potassium Metabisulfite has several applications in the beverage industry and in the food industry in general. In case of use outside the wine industry, it is advisable to check the Reference Legislation for the area of use.
Modalità d'Uso
Dissolve Potassium Metabisulfite in a little water or directly in wine, then add it into the mass to be treated by homogenizing thoroughly.
