jkpq45
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We all know about potassium sorbate. What are some other chemicals in frozen concentrates, syrups, etc. that inhibit yeast growth? Feel free to post your experience and I'll keep a running list in this first post for people to use as a reference:
BAD for yeast growth:
1. Potassium Sorbate
2. Sodium Benzoate
3.
OK for yeast growth:
1. Citric Acid
2. Potassium Metabisulfite (K-meta, Campden, when not used in conjunction with Potassium Sorbate)
3. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
4.
UNKNOWN effect on yeast growth:
1. Sodium Nitrate
2. Sodium Nitrite
3. Sodium Bisulfite
4. Sulfur Dioxide
5. Potassium Hydrogen Sulfite
6. Calcium Propionate
7. Magnesium Stearate
8.
BAD for yeast growth:
1. Potassium Sorbate
2. Sodium Benzoate
3.
OK for yeast growth:
1. Citric Acid
2. Potassium Metabisulfite (K-meta, Campden, when not used in conjunction with Potassium Sorbate)
3. Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
4.
UNKNOWN effect on yeast growth:
1. Sodium Nitrate
2. Sodium Nitrite
3. Sodium Bisulfite
4. Sulfur Dioxide
5. Potassium Hydrogen Sulfite
6. Calcium Propionate
7. Magnesium Stearate
8.