Tag: Winemaking additives

According to chemical classifications, the term “sulfites” refers to a group of substances including potassium metabisulfite, which is classified as an inorganic sulfite salt. This white crystalline powder is commonly used in winemaking and food preservation for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. When dissolved in a liquid, it releases sulfur dioxide ($SO_2$) gas, which is the active agent that provides its preservative effects.

Over 70 additives are approved for use in American wines, but does wine have corn syrup?. The simple answer is that high-fructose corn syrup is not a typical or legal additive in quality winemaking, but the practice of adding other forms of sugar for fermentation or sweetness does exist and is regulated by regional laws.

Globally, organic wine consumption has been steadily on the rise, increasing from 3.6% to 5% in the UK alone by 2022, according to one source. This growth often stems from the misconception that organic wine is completely chemical-free, but is that really the case?