potassium metabisulphate
appearance
A white crystalline powder with a pungent sulphur odour
summary
Potassium Metabisulphate is a food preservative which preserves the natural colour of food and protects food against bacteria.
description
- The winemaking industry uses Potassium Metabisulphate as an additive during the bottling process. When they add Potassium Metabisulphate to wine, a sulphur dioxide gas forms, which destroys microorganisms in the wine and prevents moulds and bacteria from growing inside the wine bottle.
- Potassium Metabisulphate is sometimes used in the brewing industry to inhibit the growth of wild bacteria and fungi called 'stabilising'.
- It is also used to neutralize chloramine that has been added to tap water at the source as a disinfectant and is used both by homebrewers and commercial brewers alike.
applications
beverage- Alcoholic Beverages
industrial- Fertilisers
- Leather
healthcare- Pharmaceutical products
food- Cereals
- Flavours
- Fruit preparations
- Instant Food
- Meat
- Snacks
- Sweet Spreads
- Vegetables