{"product_id":"campden-tablets-50","title":"Campden Tablets (50 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCampden tablets are a staple of the homebrew cupboard — small sodium metabisulphite tablets that sanitise fruit musts, suppress wild yeasts and bacteria, and protect finished wines and ciders from oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach tablet contains approximately 0.44g of sodium metabisulphite, giving you a convenient pre-measured dose without the need for scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e sodium metabisulphite (~0.44g per tablet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e wine, cider, mead, and country wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Campden Tablets Do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKill wild yeast and spoilage bacteria for a clean fermentation start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutralise chlorine and chloramine in tap water — 1 tablet treats up to 75 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAct as an antioxidant to protect flavour and colour during transfers and bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSanitising fruit must:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush 1 tablet per 4.5 litres (1 gallon), dissolve in a little water, and leave for at least 24 hours before pitching yeast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreserving at bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush 1–2 tablets per 4.5 litres and mix thoroughly. For best results, use alongside potassium sorbate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDechlorinating tap water:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tablet per 75 litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCampden tablets can be substituted with sodium metabisulphite powder at 0.44g per gallon. Potassium sorbate is commonly used \u003cem\u003ealongside\u003c\/em\u003e campden tablets (not instead of them) to stabilise and prevent re-fermentation in bottled wine and cider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: always allow proper aeration after use. If you have a sulphite sensitivity, consult medical advice before use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Youngs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52616134066519,"sku":"2280","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4840.jpg?v=1769185098","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/campden-tablets-50","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}