What is Cream of tartar ？

Cream of tartar, also known as potassium bitartrate or potassium hydrogen tartrate, is a white powdery substance that is a byproduct of the wine-making process. It is derived from the sediment that forms inside wine barrels during fermentation, and is collected and purified to make cream of tartar.

Cream of Tartar has many uses, including:

Cooking and baking: Cream of tartar is used as a leavening agent in baking, it helps to stabilize egg whites and increase their volume, making them ideal for making meringues, and it can also be used as a stabilizer for whipped cream.

Cleaning: Cream of tartar can be used to clean metal surfaces and remove stains from clothing.

Medical use: Cream of tartar has a long history of use in traditional medicine as a diuretic, laxative, and treatment for conditions such as gout and kidney stones.

Cosmetics: Cream of tartar is used as an ingredient in some personal care products, such as toothpaste and hair care products, as an abrasive agent or to adjust the pH level.

It’s important to note that cream of tartar is safe for use in cooking and baking, but it should not be used as a medical treatment without consulting a healthcare professional.

The appearance of Cream of tartar？

Cream of tartar is a fine, white powder. It is a neutral-tasting, odorless, and acidic substance. It is also known as potassium bitartrate or potassium hydrogen tartrate. It has a slightly bitter taste, but it is not very noticeable when used in small quantities.

It is often used as a leavening agent in baking, as well as a stabilizer in meringues and whipped cream. It can also be used as a component in some cleaning products, and as a component in some medications.

 

The active ingredient of Cream of tartar？

The active ingredient in cream of tartar is potassium bitartrate, also known as potassium hydrogen tartrate. It is a naturally occurring compound that is formed during the fermentation of grapes, and it is a byproduct of wine production. It is a white, odorless powder that is composed of potassium, hydrogen, and tartaric acid.

Potassium bitartrate is an acidic salt that has a chemical formula of KC4H5O6. It has a wide range of uses, including in food preparation as a leavening agent, in pharmaceuticals as an antacid and in the manufacture of some cleaning products. It is also used in some medications to help prevent kidney stones.

By Lin From Chinese Natural Plant Extracts  l Herb Extracts l Cosmetic Ingredients l Food Ingredients l Fruit & Vegetable Powder l Nutritional Supplements Manufacturer Shanghai Plant Biotechnology Co., Ltd