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A small bag of potassium sorbate powder next to a jar of homemade fruit wine
Yeast & Additives

Potassium Sorbate

Stops yeast from re-fermenting after you back-sweeten.

Russ & Todd approved

≈ $7–$8price range

If you sweeten a finished wine with sugar or juice, residual yeast will eat it and start fermenting in the bottle. K-sorbate prevents that.

Always pair with K-meta. Sorbate alone won't stop a healthy yeast colony.

Where to buy

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AmazonPrimary pick$7MoreWine$8Northern Brewer$8

Why we like it

The reason your sweet fruit wine doesn't pop a cork in July.

Who it's for

Anyone making semi-sweet, sweet, or fruit wines.

What's in the box

  • 4 oz bag
  • Use 1/2 tsp per gallon
  • Always combine with K-meta
  • Stops yeast reproduction

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