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Naturally found in grapes, this essential component contributes to the crispness, sourness, sharpness, and tartness of a wine. Acid can balance the sweetness of a wine. Acid is necessary for a wine to age well. Grapes contain Malic, Citric, and Tartaric acids.
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 0.33300000000000002 cup |
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| Calories 83 |
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| Protein 2g |
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| Total Fat 1g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 16g |
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| Potassium 294mg |
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| Sodium 227mg |
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| Cholesterol 2mg |
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| Serving Size 1 item |
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| Calories 295 |
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| Protein 17g |
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| Total Fat 14g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 24g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Sugars 4g |
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| Potassium 226mg |
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| Sodium 414mg |
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| Cholesterol 47mg |
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| Serving Size 1 item |
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| Calories 295 |
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| Protein 14g |
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| Total Fat 11g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 33g |
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| Dietary Fiber 1g |
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| Sugars 5g |
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| Potassium 193mg |
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| Sodium 440mg |
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| Cholesterol 33mg |
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Acid term - Related Content |
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| A B-vitamin that is naturally present in some foods such as broccoli, beans, bread, Brussels sprouts, corn, lentils, oranges, and spinach. It is also present in other foods that ... |
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| Found in a variety of plants, this compound is a distinctive and prevalent acid commonly used in the production of food and industrial products. Produced in the form of a ... |
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| Acid that is used to kill yeasts and molds during wine making. The use of sorbic acid has the ability to produce an unpleasant odor. |
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| An acid in wine which adds sharpness. High concentrations of malic acid is avoided by reducing through intentional malolactic fermentation. |
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| A naturally occurring, tart tasting compound formed in many fruits, such as gooseberries, lemons, limes, and pineapples. It is extracted from the juices of the fruits to be made ... |
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