Campden Tablets – Approx. 100 Tablets
Campden Tablets are a convenient form of sodium metabisulphite used in home winemaking, cider making and brewing. They are commonly used to help control unwanted bacteria and wild yeast, preserve wine and cider, and remove chlorine and chloramine from brewing water.
Each pack contains approximately 100 Campden Tablets, making accurate dosing quick and convenient.
What Are Campden Tablets Used For?
Campden Tablets can be used for:
- Treating fruit must before fermentation
- Helping control unwanted bacteria and wild yeast
- Preserving homemade wine and cider
- Treating brewing water
- Removing chlorine and chloramine
- Wine, cider and beer making
How to Use Campden Tablets
For Sanitising Fruit Must
Crush and add 1 tablet per 4.5 litres. Mix thoroughly and leave for 24 hours before pitching yeast.
For Preserving Wine and Cider
Crush and add 1–2 tablets per 4.5 litres prior to bottling.
Potassium Sorbate is recommended after Campden treatment when required for bottling and stabilisation.
Campden Tablets for Brewing Water
Campden Tablets can also be used to remove free chlorine and chloramine from brewing water.
This makes them particularly useful for home brewers using chlorinated tap water, helping prevent chlorine-related flavours from carrying through into the finished beer.
Product Details
Product: Campden Tablets
Quantity: Approx. 100 Tablets
Active Ingredient: Sodium Metabisulphite
Suitable For: Wine, Cider & Beer Making
Fruit Must Dose: 1 Tablet per 4.5L
Wine & Cider Preservation: 1–2 Tablets per 4.5L
Water Treatment: Chlorine & Chloramine Removal
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Campden Tablets?
Campden Tablets are compressed tablets containing sodium metabisulphite. They provide home brewers and winemakers with a convenient way to accurately dose metabisulphite.
What are Campden Tablets used for?
They are commonly used in wine, cider and beer making to help control unwanted microorganisms, preserve wine and cider, and remove chlorine and chloramine from brewing water.
How many Campden Tablets should I use?
For fruit must, use 1 tablet per 4.5 litres and wait 24 hours before pitching yeast.
For preserving wine or cider, use 1–2 tablets per 4.5 litres prior to bottling.
Can Campden Tablets be used for beer?
Yes. Campden Tablets are useful in beer brewing, particularly for treating brewing water containing chlorine or chloramine.
Do Campden Tablets contain sodium metabisulphite?
Yes. These Campden Tablets contain sodium metabisulphite in a convenient compressed tablet form.
Where can I buy Campden Tablets?
Border Brewing Supplies stocks Campden Tablets in approximately 100-tablet packs, available online with Australia-wide shipping or Click & Collect from Tweed Heads South, convenient for customers across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW.
Why Buy from Border Brewing?
- Approx. 100 tablets per pack
- Suitable for wine, cider and beer making
- Convenient pre-measured tablet format
- Australia-wide shipping
- Click & Collect from Tweed Heads South
- Convenient for Gold Coast and Northern NSW brewers and winemakers
