This has the benefit of reducing some of the tartness and making the resulting wine taste softer.
Magnesium ions are sour to the taste, and in low concentrations they help to impart a natural tartness to fresh mineral waters.
The tartness of the lemon balances the rich flavors of the whiskey.
Most commercially produced dried cranberries contain added sugar, to balance the fruit's extreme tartness.
Less commonly, innovative cooks use cranberries to add tartness to savory dishes such as soups and stews.
Small amounts of dissolved magnesium ion contribute to the tartness and taste of natural waters.
It is mixed with vinegar while cooking to provide a small amount of tartness to the usually sweet apple butter.
The name may also come from the morello cherry, a dark red cherry with great tartness and acidity.
