Sorbate/Sulfite calculation

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SimonRamskov

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Hello,

I would like to get in touch with someone, who can help me figure out how much sorbate and sulfite to add to a bottle carbonated cider, which I am going to degorge and in the proces back sweeten with a fermentable sweetener.

Would anybody be so kind?

Best regards,

Simon
 
Whoops, misread the original post. Can't seem to delete my original comment, so please disregard this post.
 
Shoot for 350-400ppm potassium sorbate (250-300ppm sorbic acid) and 20-30ppm free SO2 based on pH.

I can help with the calculations with more info.
I've never used this process; what's the usual volume added to the bottles after "disgorgement"?
What's the pH and did you already add and/or measure any sulfite before bottling?
 
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