O Que É 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."
Qual o Sabor de 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.
Informação Nutricional
Per 2g (1/2 tsp)Segredo do 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.
Substitutos e Proporções de Cream Of Tartar
O melhor substituto para Cream Of Tartar é Lemon Juice, usado na proporção 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.
| Substituto | Proporção | Melhor para |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon Juice Melhor | 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. |
Como Escolher e Armazenar 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.
O Que Combina Bem Com Cream Of Tartar?
- Meringues
- angel food cake
- snickerdoodle cookies
- hard candy
- anything requiring stiff peaks.
Perguntas frequentes
Qual o sabor de Cream Of Tartar?
Tart, acidic, neutral in small amounts Odorless
Qual é um bom substituto para Cream Of Tartar?
O melhor substituto é 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.
Como escolher e armazenar 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.
