Tartaric acid?

[j1n]

So i put an order in for some stuff. When i opened the package i got an extra goodie, Tartaric acid. I didnt order it and idk what to do it with.

Whats this stuff for?

 

[muels]

It lowers the pH of fermenting wort to prevent bacteria. Also acts as a preservative after fermentation.
That's what wiki said at least!

P.S. It can also be used to clean metal!! Yum!


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[Yooper]

It's the primary acid in grape wine. It sometimes is added to other wines to balance the acidity and to give the wine a bit more acid if it needs it. I typically use acid blend which is a blend of tartaric, malic and citric acid, but tartaric acid can be used alone if you want to.

If you are not a winemaker I don't think you would find any reasonable use for the tartaricacid and especially such a large quantity!

 

[j1n]

Thanks for the info. Guess i wont need it at all.

 

[mattd2]

...If you are not a winemaker I don't think you would find any reasonable use for the tartaricacid and especially such a large quantity!

Sherbet? Lots and lots of sherbet?

 

[jfr1111]

You can always use it to make invert sugar.