Cream of tartar, also known as POTASSIUM BITARTRATE, is a white powder. It is a NATURAL product made from the natural crystalline acid deposited on the walls of wine-cellar vats. The production process includes strict and thorough quality control supervised by our engineers in order to ensure the ultimate quality of the product. Natural Cream of Tartar is included in the list of FOOD ADDITIVES under code number E-336(i).NATURAL BAKING POWDER
Cream of tartar is the basic ingredient of baking powder.
COOKIES
It is used as a natural additive in the preparation of cookies, meringues, etc.
PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
As a diuretic and laxative
IN SUGAR SUBSTITUTES
In sweeteners, to reduce the level of aftertaste
OENOLOGY
It is used in tartaric acid stabilization. Use of potassium bitartrate in cold stabilization reduces wine cooling times to less than 24 hours, which represents a major saving in energy while ensuring fully satisfactory results.
Identification
CHEMICAL NAME
L (+) Potassium bitartrate
Potassium tartaric acid
Monopotassium tartrate
Potassium hydrogen tartrate
L (+) Monopotassium salt of tartaric acid
CAS number: 868-14-4
EINECS number: 212-769-1
Chemical formula: C4H5 KO6
Molecular weight: 188.18
Description: colorless crystals, white powder
Merck Index number: 7391
Refraction index: 1.511
Physical properties
Calor Specific heat: (20º C): 0.288 cal/mg/ºC
Solubility in water: at 10º C: 4g/1000 ml.
at 100º C: 61g/1000 ml.
at 100º C: 61g/1000 ml.
Heat of Combustion: -275.1 Kcal/mol
Crystalization system: diamond-shaped crystals
Ingredients
Strength: 99.7% C4H5 KO6
Principal impurities: Meets the limits established in the most recent editions of the FCC, BP, USP, European Directive, and the Oenology Code.
Recipes
MERINGUE
Use 1/8 teaspoon per egg white to keep them stable and add volume.
HOMEMADE BAKING POWDER
2 parts cream of tartar, 1 part baking soda and 1 part cornstarch.
METAL CLEANER
Make a paste using cream of tartar and vinegar. Buff paste on the metal surface and wipe with a clean rag.
SILVER CLEANER
In a sauce pan place a ball of aluminum foil, 1 quart of water and 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar. Bring the water to a boil and add silver items to be cleaned. Boil for 10 minutes then remove from heat and let it cool. Then rinse.
Jar of 60 g
Resealable bag of 750 g
Jar of 800 g
Sack of 25 kg
How Cream of Tartar Helped Invent Modern Baking
This humble ingredient reshaped the way we bake. So what is cream of tartar, anyway? And what does it do in cakes, muffins, and meringues?