Cream of Tartar

Cream of tartar is available in a white ground powder.

Cream of tartar is added to candy and frosting mixtures to obtain a more creamy consistency.

It is also added to egg whites before beating to improve stability and volume.

It's also used as the acid ingredient in various baking powders.

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Cream of tartar is not a herb, a spice, a vegetable or a blend of herbs and spices. It is a natural and pure ingredient deposited on the inside of wine barrels after the grape juice has fermented into wine.

Cream of tartar is used to stabilize egg whites into a stiff foam used for light meringues on top of lemon, banana and custard pies. It is the main ingredient in baking powder and has absolutely no odor or taste.