Base Malts. Base malts usually account for a large percent of the total grain bill, with darker-colored specialty malts accounting for 10 to 25% of the grain bill. The only exception is wheat malt, which can make up to 100% of the total grain bill in brewing wheat beers. Base malts and, to some extent, light-colored specialty malts provide most of the enzymatic (diastatic) power to convert starches into fermentable sugars. The base malts provide the highest extract potential.
Brushing too hard, improper flossing techniques, infection or gum disease, can cause sensitive gums. (1) Other causes unrelated to oral hygiene could include a Vitamin K deficiency, hormonal changes during pregnancy, leukemia or blood disorders.
Gum soreness is the result of redness, swelling, pain, sores, ulcers or bleeding. Sore gums are most commonly caused by inflammation or infection of the gums as a result of poor oral hygiene. The symptoms may be constant or variable and may worsen when eating or drinking.epending on the cause, sore gums may be felt in only a small part of a gum (sore or ulcer), or at the gum line (periodontitis). Other conditions may affect all of the gums (bleeding or swelling). Gingivitis and other types of inflammatory conditions are among the most common causes of sore gums.