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Campden Tablets (Potassium Metabisulfite)

Pre-measured sulfite tablets for sanitizing equipment and dosing must.

Russ & Todd approvedBeginner top pick

≈ $7–$8price range

Campden tablets are potassium metabisulfite in measured 0.44g doses. One tablet per gallon kills wild yeast and bacteria in fresh juice or grapes.

Also handy for sanitizing carboys when you're out of Star San — dissolve two in a gallon and slosh.

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AmazonPrimary pick$7Northern Brewer$8MoreWine$8

Why we like it

Foolproof dosing. No scale required.

Who it's for

Anyone working with fresh juice, fruit wines, or grape musts.

What's in the box

  • 100 tablets
  • 0.44g K-meta each
  • 1 tablet per gallon for must
  • Store cool and dry

Goes well with

A jar of white potassium metabisulfite powder next to a small scale
Yeast & Additives$14–$16
Russ-approvedBest for big batchesBuy once

Potassium Metabisulfite (Bulk K-Meta)

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