Ascorbic Acid

[kaluba]

anybody know if i can use the ascorbic acid from the drug store if so i can start today

 

[PolishWineP]

Is it pure ascorbic acid?

 

[kaluba]

i didnt go look yet but i see were your going with it

 

[grapeman]

If you have some on order and are expecting it anyday, I would wait and be safe. You don't need to add it at the very beginning, just as soon as you can.

 

[kaluba]

next question the apple juice im gonna get has ascorbic acid added to it but nothin else. Will that work?

 

[grapeman]

Generally it is alright, but you really won't know how much is in it. If it has it in there already, go easy on any more additions.

 

[kaluba]

will the fermentation or anything mess up the ascorbic acid in it. I understand what youre saying too. Its better to know what you haave from the get go. Is there a way to measure the ascorbic acid?

 

[PolishWineP]

I don't think it will mess anything up for you. It's there to keep it from turning icky looking.

 

[Wade E]

Ascorbic acid will not hinder your fermentation.

 

[kaluba]

what kind of window will i have if i dont add anymore ascor acid before it turns bad?

 

[grapeman]

If you have started fermentation it will not go bad without the ascorbic acid. Since it was already added you probably don't even need it. You could add it at a half rate of directions on the bag/bottle and have enough to keep it from browning.