{"product_id":"capybara-calcium-carbonate-powder-food-grade-8oz-for-winemaking-brewing-baking","title":"Capybara Calcium Carbonate Powder – Food Grade 8oz for Winemaking, Brewing \u0026 Baking","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapybara Calcium Carbonate Powder is a fine, pale powder designed for culinary use. Packaged in an 8 oz (226.8 g) pouch, it blends smoothly into liquids and dry mixes, offering a dependable way to influence acidity, leavening, and texture across a wide range of recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat this powder can do for your kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe versatility of this food grade calcium carbonate lies in its ability to interact with acids and liquids, creating opportunities to balance flavors, adjust textures, and extend recipe possibilities without changing the base ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity regulation in beverages, fruit juices, pastes, and preserves to balance brightness and mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaising agent and pH regulator in baked goods; it reacts with acids to generate carbon dioxide, helping cakes and other treats rise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickener and bulking agent to increase viscosity and body in doughs, batters, fillings, and dairy or plant based creations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect calcium source option, which can be incorporated into foods to supplement mineral intake as part of a varied diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking, brewing, and kitchen applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn wine and mash, this calcium carbonate powder can gently raise pH to reduce perceived sharpness. A practical starting point is 1\/2 teaspoon before fermentation to nudge acidity by about 0.1%. For each gallon, adding 1 gram introduces about 106 ppm calcium and 158 ppm carbonate, a detail that helps you plan adjustments with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn baking, it helps calibrate the acidity of dry ingredients and can contribute to color retention and preservative effects. Typical usage ranges from 0.1 to 2.0 percent by weight, depending on the recipe and desired texture. In cooking, it can be used in types of dishes from pickles and cheese to noodles, candies, chocolates, and tomato based products, broadening your culinary toolkit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNotes: You can also experiment with direct addition to dishes to influence texture or calcium content, always starting with small amounts and monitoring the outcomes. Re-packaged in Canada by CAPYBARA Distributors Inc., this product is ready to integrate into your pantry and kitchen experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is this product used for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Capybara Calcium Carbonate Powder helps adjust acidity, serves as a leavening aid in baked goods, and acts as a bulking agent or thickener in diverse recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How should I measure and apply this powder in winemaking or baking?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: For wine, start with about 1\/2 teaspoon before fermentation to lower acidity slightly; for baking, use roughly 0.1–2.0% of dry ingredients, adjusting gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"CAPYBARA Distributors Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57045520122238,"sku":"B0CFDD9NKM","price":22.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/2935\/2830\/files\/capybara-calcium-carbonate-powder-8oz.jpg?v=1772947954","url":"https:\/\/boropantry.co.uk\/products\/capybara-calcium-carbonate-powder-food-grade-8oz-for-winemaking-brewing-baking","provider":"BoroPantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}