Many people enjoy a glass of wine but struggle with sulphites - the preservatives added to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage. Similarly, seafood lovers often reach for a slice of lemon to enhance flavour and neutralize strong aromas. At first glance, these might seem unrelated, but they share a key similarity: both are small, natural additions that improve an experience without altering the essence of what you’re consuming.
A Natural Balance
A squeeze of lemon on a fish dish isn’t just for taste. Lemon juice contains citric acid, which helps break down compounds that contribute to strong, “fishy” odors. It also enhances natural flavours and provides balance. Despite being acidic, lemon juice doesn’t “change” seafood. It simply makes it more enjoyable.
The Wine Drops work in much the same way. Instead of citric acid, they use a highly diluted, food-grade hydrogen peroxide solution - a permitted additive in winemaking, to neutralize sulphites in wine. Just as lemon juice reacts with certain compounds in fish, The Wine Drops react with sulphites, converting them into harmless sulphates. The result? A wine that tastes just as the winemaker intended, without the potential side effects some people experience from sulphites, like headaches or congestion.
A Gentle Reaction, Not an Alteration
One of the biggest misconceptions about The Wine Drops is that they somehow change the wine. In reality, the reaction is incredibly subtle and purely chemical, similar to what happens when you add lemon to seafood. The integrity of the wine remain intact - just as fish still tastes like fish after a squeeze of lemon.
Safe, Simple, and Effective
Both The Wine Drops and lemon juice are safe and widely accepted in the culinary world. Food-grade hydrogen peroxide is a permitted wine additive that breaks down into just water and oxygen after reacting with sulphites. Similarly, lemon juice is a natural acid that helps maintain balance in many dishes.
Just as no one questions adding lemon to seafood, The Wine Drops offer a small, effective tweak that enhances the enjoyment of wine without compromising its integrity. Both are effortless, natural solutions that allow you to enjoy what you love. Whether it’s a fresh seafood dish or a beautiful glass of wine. Without the unwanted side effects.