Mead - store bought frozen fruit - late addition (1 month post ferment)

[zosimus]

I've been reading on various forums and there is no consensus on whether to sterilize frozen fruit bought at store. Some places I read seemed to indicate this was done during gathering and distribution.
Does store bought fruit need to be sterilized before addition?
Additionally, it has been a month or so since fermentation has ended and I'm wondering if a late fruit addition will ruin anything.

 

[lumpher]

There will be some debate of yes vs no on this topic, but 1 of the major questions is what is the abv? The higher it is the less chance of contamination.

 

[Maylar]

Frozen fruit is fine. Post-fermentation it will add both sugar and water.

 

[zosimus]

There will be some debate of yes vs no on this topic, but 1 of the major questions is what is the abv? The higher it is the less chance of contamination.

About 9.86%

 

[lumpher]

I'd just toss the frozen fruit in, but some consider me an ogre...