Cream of Tartar

Cream of Tartar NaturalCream 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).

Applications Cream of Tartar

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.
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.

Packaging

Tarro cream of tartar

Jar of 60 g

Cream of Tartar 750 g bag

Resealable bag of 750 g

Cream of Tartar 800g jar

Jar of 800 g

Saco natural cream of tartar

Sack of 25 kg

Articles about Cream of Tartar

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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?

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