Calcium Carbonate – 1kg

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Adjust your brew’s pH easily — our food-grade Calcium Carbonate (100 g) helps raise pH and soften acidity in your beer or wine. Accurate dosing made simple for more consistent results

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Calcium Carbonate (1kg) — for precision pH adjustment in brewing & winemaking

Bring balance to your brew with this finely milled, food-grade calcium carbonate — ideal for when your mash or must needs a gentle nudge upward in pH or moderation of acidity.


Why use Calcium Carbonate?

  • Raise pH / reduce acidity — In beer, it helps elevate mash pH (especially useful for darker styles). In wine, it buffers acidity: approximately 2.5 g per gallon will lower acidity by ~0.1%.

  • Gentler alternative to harsher salts — It doesn’t require cold stabilization to precipitate like potassium carbonate.

  • Low flavor impact — When used within recommended limits, its taste and aroma influence are minimal.

  • Easy dosage — 1 teaspoon = ~2.7 g (but we strongly recommend weighing for accuracy).

  • Reliable & consistent — Each 100 g pack delivers traceable and clean chemistry for your batches.


Typical Uses & Guidelines

Application Suggested Use Notes
Brewing For darker beers or under-buffered mash water Adds temporary “hardness” and boosts pH
Winemaking To reduce total acidity Use cautiously; allow time for it to react fully
Other uses Educational chemistry, labs, hobby projects Verify purity & food-grade status

Pro tip: For brewing or winemaking, always mix into a small volume of warm water first, then add gradually while stirring and monitoring pH. Avoid sudden overdoses — slower adjustment gives better control.


Specifications & Packaging

  • Net weight: ~1 kg

  • Dimensions: ~30 × 5 × 20 cm

  • Purity: Food-grade

  • Packaging: sealed pouch to protect against moisture

  • Storage: Keep dry, cool, and airtight to preserve quality


Warnings & Best Practices

  • Use hygienic tools and weigh precisely; overuse can lead to off-flavors or buffering issues

  • Make gradual adjustments — pH change happens slowly

  • Not recommended for quantities beyond safe use without professional lab support

  • Keep out of reach of children; avoid inhalation of fine dust

Additional information

Weight 1.01 kg
Dimensions 30 × 5 × 25 cm

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