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Calcium carbonate (CaCO<sub>3</sub>), also known as chalk, is a weak base. | Calcium carbonate (CaCO<sub>3</sub>), also known as chalk, is a weak base. | ||
With regard to brewing, calcium carbonate should only be used to make a ''Lactobacillus'' starter. See [[Sour beer]]. To be very clear: Never ever use calcium carbonate for any other brewing purpose. | With regard to brewing, calcium carbonate should only be used to make a ''Lactobacillus'' starter. See [[Sour beer]]. To be very clear: Never ever use calcium carbonate for any other brewing purpose.<ref>Water</ref> | ||
In wine, calcium carbonate can sometimes be used to lower TA, although potassium carbonate or potassium bicarbonate are usually a better choice.{{cn}} | In wine, calcium carbonate can sometimes be used to lower TA, although potassium carbonate or potassium bicarbonate are usually a better choice.{{cn}} | ||