Cream of tartar
Food-grade powdered potassium bitartrate used to stabilise egg whites and control sugar crystallisation.
What it offers and why to use it
Food-grade powdered potassium bitartrate used to stabilise egg whites and control sugar crystallisation. Add small amounts to meringues or recipes that specify it.
Food-grade powdered potassium bitartrate used to stabilise egg whites and control sugar crystallisation.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose pure food-grade cream of tartar; do not confuse it with baking powder.
Store
Store dry and tightly closed, protected from moisture.
Prepare
Add small amounts to meringues or recipes that specify it.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Add small amounts to meringues or recipes that specify it.
How to substitute it
When substituting this ingredient, review the recipe sweetness, texture and liquid amount.
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