Tag: Wine diamonds

Those sparkling 'wine diamonds' found in some bottles of wine are in fact completely harmless tartrate crystals. You can drink tartrates, as they are non-toxic, and their presence is often seen by winemakers as a sign of minimal processing and higher quality.

According to a survey of tap water across the U.S. and Canada, the calcium concentration can vary dramatically, contributing to the visibility of harmless white flakes in your drinking water. These particles, while often harmless, can have many different sources depending on the type of beverage and how it was prepared.