Southern Snow Fruit Acid
and Preservative Guide

FRUIT ACID

Fruit acid is used to increase the tartness of the fruit flavored snow ball syrups. A little fruit acid goes a long way. Fruit acid is added in increments of one-half to one ounce per gallon of snow ball syrup. Too much fruit acid can rob a syrup of its flavor. South¬ern Snow° flavor concentrates contain the required amount of fruit acid and additional fruit acid is not required.


BENZOATE SODA (A PRESERVATIVE)

Mix well one ounce (1 oz.) of benzoate soda to each gallon of simple syrup before the flavor concentrate is added. Benzoate soda will extend the shelf life of snow ball syrup by retarding the growth of bacteria and mold.

Another method of extending the life of syrups is by shaking the syrup dispensers daily. Whether the syrup has preservatives or not, this method will disrupt bacteria and mold growth.

PRESERVATIVE

PRESERVATIVE contains potassium sorbate as well as benzoate soda. The potassium sorbate will retard mold growth in a broader range of flavors including less tart flavors such as banana, spearmint and bubble gum. However, the potassium sorbate does not preserve the less tart flavors as well as the benzoate soda preserves the tart flavors. The directions for use are the same as those for benzoate soda — one ounce per gallon of simple syrup.