| Tartaric acid is a 'chiral' molecule, i.e. it exists in different geometric configurations. |
| Many carboxylic acids are present in the foods and drinks we ingest, like malic acid, tartaric acid, and oxalic acid. |
| Tartaric acid is what gives balance to sugars in white wines and tannins in reds. |
| Usually acidulation is done with less expensive citric acid, rather than tartaric acid, the acid of wine grapes. |
| The calcium tartrate is neutralized by the addition of sulfuric acid to produce calcium sulfate and tartaric acid. |
| It is usually assumed that when lead glance is opened up with nitric and tartaric acids and water, the silver remains in solution as nitrate. |
