¿Qué es Cream Of Tartar?
An acidic salt, potassium bitartrate, used as a leavening agent stabilizer for egg whites, and to prevent sugar crystallization in confectioneries.
"The unsung hero of the baking world, turning delicate meringues into stable masterpieces and achieving perfect confectionary textures."
¿A qué sabe Cream Of Tartar?
Tart, acidic, neutral in small amounts
- Taste
- Tart, Acidic
- Texture
- Fine Powder
- Aroma
- Odorless
- Acidity
- High
Technical Metrics
Chemical Composition
Potassium acid tartrate, a byproduct of winemaking.
Primary Function (Egg Whites)
Stabilizes egg whites, allowing them to reach greater volume and hold their shape.
Shelf Life (Sealed)
Indefinite if stored in a cool, dry, dark place, but potency may diminish over time.
Información Nutricional
Per 2g (1/2 tsp)El Secreto del Chef
When whipping egg whites, add cream of tartar early in the whipping process (when they are foamy) to help stabilize them and achieve maximum volume and firm peaks.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Cream Of Tartar
El mejor sustituto para Cream Of Tartar es Lemon Juice, usado en una proporción de 1 tsp Cream of Tartar : 2 tsp Lemon Juice. Best for stabilizing egg whites or as an acid component in leavening, but adds liquid.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Juice Mejor | 1 tsp Cream of Tartar : 2 tsp Lemon Juice | Best for stabilizing egg whites or as an acid component in leavening, but adds liquid. |
| White Vinegar | 1 tsp Cream of Tartar : 2 tsp White Vinegar | Good for acidic reactions, similar to lemon juice, but has a stronger taste. |
| Baking Powder (as leavener) | 1 tsp Cream of Tartar : 1.5 tsp Baking Powder | Only suitable if Cream of Tartar is used *with baking soda* for leavening. Baking powder is a complete leavener. |
| Citric Acid | 1 tsp Cream of Tartar : 0.5 tsp Citric Acid | Powerful acid, suitable for preventing sugar crystallization or as a leavener component, but stronger. |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Cream Of Tartar
- Store in a cool, dark, dry place in an airtight container as it can absorb moisture.
- Check expiry dates for optimal leavening power.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Cream Of Tartar?
- Meringues
- angel food cake
- snickerdoodle cookies
- hard candy
- anything requiring stiff peaks.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Cream Of Tartar?
Tart, acidic, neutral in small amounts Odorless
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Cream Of Tartar?
El mejor sustituto es Lemon Juice (1 tsp Cream of Tartar : 2 tsp Lemon Juice). Best for stabilizing egg whites or as an acid component in leavening, but adds liquid.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Cream Of Tartar?
Store in a cool, dark, dry place in an airtight container as it can absorb moisture. Check expiry dates for optimal leavening power.
