Ascorbic Acid – 100g

Ascorbic Acid – Also known as vitamin C

Ascorbic acid acts as a preservative and is used to reduce the risk of oxidation in your bottled beer or wine. Oxidation can leave off aromas and off taste in beer and wine. Ascorbic Acid is an organic acid with antioxidant properties. This ingredient prevents browning and helps the juice maintain its golden color. It also doesn't affect the fermentation in any way. ... However, fermented apple juice with ascorbic acid may taste slightly tart.