Overview

Cellar Science Campden Tablets with Potassium Metabisulfite are a reliable and easy-to-dose sulfite treatment for wine, cider, mead, and brewing water. Commonly used to help protect must, juice, or finished fermented beverages from oxidation and unwanted microbial activity, Campden tablets are a staple for home winemakers, cidermakers, meadmakers, and brewers who want greater control over their process.

Each tablet is designed for convenient small-batch use. Crush before adding, then dissolve or stir thoroughly into the liquid being treated.

Purpose & Profile

• Active ingredient: Potassium Metabisulfite
• Primary use: Sulfite treatment for wine, cider, mead, and brewing water
• Helps protect against: Oxidation and unwanted microbial activity
• Format: Pre-measured tablets for easy dosing
• Flavor impact: Neutral when used properly and allowed appropriate contact time

Use & Pairings

Campden tablets are commonly used before fermentation, after fermentation, or before packaging depending on the recipe and beverage type. They are especially useful in fruit wine, grape wine, cider, and mead production, where oxidation control and microbial stability are important.

For brewers, Campden tablets can also be used to help remove chlorine or chloramine from brewing water before mashing or extract brewing.

How to Use

1. Crush the required number of tablets before use.
2. Dissolve or stir thoroughly into the liquid being treated.
3. Allow the recommended contact time before pitching yeast or packaging, depending on your recipe.
4. Use only as directed by your recipe or winemaking process.

Common guideline: Many wine and cider recipes use approximately 1 Campden tablet per 20 gallons, but dosage may vary by beverage type, pH, sulfite target, and process stage.

Specs

• Product: Campden Tablets
• Brand: Cellar Science
• Active compound: Potassium Metabisulfite
• Applications: Wine, cider, mead, brewing water treatment, and sulfite management
• Storage: Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture
• Allergen note: Contains sulfites

Brew Tips

• Always crush tablets before adding for better distribution.
• For fermentation use, allow treated must or juice to rest before pitching yeast, following your recipe guidance.
• For brewing water, add before use and stir well to help neutralize chlorine or chloramine.
• Avoid inhaling powder or dust when crushing tablets.
• Measure carefully. More is not always better when working with sulfites.