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Default Stopping fermentation


frederick ploegman wrote:
> , I might end up with the sorbate
> > taste/smell that I hate.
> >
> > Pp
> >

>
> Hi Pp
>
> Try switching to Sodium Benzoate. I'm sure you will be pleasantly
> surprised. HTH
>
> Frederick


Just as long as there is no ascorbic acid in the wine. Apparently
ascorbic acid can break down benzoate into benzene, a carcinogen. It
has been fairly big in the news lately.