Does anybody use sulfite in their simple syrup used for sweetening wine?
If so, do you disolve it first?
If not, how long does simple syrup keep if it is stored in an airtight jar?
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Simple Syrup
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Kent McLellan wrote "Does anybody use sulfite in their simple syrup used for sweetening wine?"
Kent - If you mean true Simple Syrup (speaking pharmaceutically) which is
850 grams sugar in enough water to make 1000 ml, you don't need any preservative. The osmotic pressure is so high in this solution that organisms can't grow. I make up syrup less concentrated than real Simple Syrup and still notice no growth for months. Store in the frig. for added protection.Bill Frazier Olathe, Kansas
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I'm not sure what the measurements are in grams, but I use twp cups of sugar to every one cup of water & boil for 10 minutes.