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How much potassium bicarbonate to lower acidity in 1500 L of wine

Potassium bicarbonate lowers acidity and precipitates part of the tartar. The calculator gives the dose for your volume and target acidity.

Parameters

Result

Approximate calculation using a simplified model: for designing equipment and process modes, consult a technologist.

Calculation example

What you need
Lower the acidity (deacidification)
Volume of wine or must
1 500 l
Acidity now (as tartaric)
9 g/L
Required acidity
7 g/L
What to deacidify with
Potassium bicarbonate
Total to add
4,00 kg
That is per 1 L
2,67 g/L
Change in acidity
-2,00 g/L

Frequently asked questions

How does calcium carbonate deacidification differ from potassium bicarbonate?
Calcium carbonate is stronger per unit mass but may leave calcium in the wine; potassium bicarbonate is milder.

The calculations are approximate: they help to assess the process and compare options, but do not replace a process design and trials on a specific raw material. This section is for reference only and contains no commercial offers.