Is absorbic acid OK in frozen concentrate?

[abefroman]

Is absorbic acid OK in frozen concentrate?

 

[Julie]

what are you making?

 

[Minnesotamaker]

Usually it's not a problem. It does raise the acid levels, but normally the manufacturer is keeping the acid at a level that pleases most juice drinkers, so it's not all that high. The thinks you want to be cautious of: anything sorbate or anything benzoate.

 

[abefroman]

what are you making?

Apple based jalapeño wine.

 

[abefroman]

Usually it's not a problem. It does raise the acid levels, but normally the manufacturer is keeping the acid at a level that pleases most juice drinkers, so it's not all that high. The thinks you want to be cautious of: anything sorbate or anything benzoate.

Cool, thx Lon.

 

[Goodfella]

Absorbic acid is OK. You shouldn't have any problems.

 

[Wade E]

Ascorbic acid is nothing but Vitamin C to prevent browning and does not hinder fermentation in any way. I use it in all my lighter wines along with k-meta in primary to keep the sulfite level down but still protect the wine (Must) from oxidizing.

 

[winemaker_3352]

Yeah it is fine - some juices already contain this - but I don't think that is enough to keep your must protected. I would still add the recommended amount.

 

[Wade E]

1 tsp per 6 gallon is what I use.