Cream Of Tartar Granular

Cream Of Tartar Granular

Cream Of Tartar Granular Food Grade

Granular cream of tartar is a versatile acidic powder used in baking for stabilising egg whites (meringues, angel food cake) and activating baking soda as a leavening agent (snickerdoodles, baking powder); it also prevents sugar crystallisation in candies/jams, acts as a non-toxic household cleaner for metal/stains, and helps create homemade playdough.
Cream Of Tartar Granular

Culinary Uses (Baking & Cooking)
Stabilizer: Creates stiff peaks in whipped egg whites for meringues, soufflés, and pavlovas.
Leavening: Activates baking soda to help baked goods rise (e.g., snickerdoodles, homemade baking powder).
Prevents Crystallization: Keeps sugar syrups smooth for candies, jams, and frostings.
Flavor/Texture: Adds tang to snickerdoodles and helps prevent cookies from browning.
Thickener/Anticaking: Used in puddings, gelatin, and to prevent lumps.
Household & Cleaning Uses
Metal Polish: Make a paste with water for stainless steel, aluminum, or copper (add lemon juice).
Stain Remover: Helps remove rust and ink stains.
All-Purpose Scrub: Mix with vinegar for porcelain sinks, tubs, and toilets.
Laundry Whitener: Can be added to laundry.

Other Uses
Playdough: A key ingredient for homemade playdough.
Ant Deterrent: Can help keep ants away.
Homemade Baking Powder Substitute
Combine 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda to equal 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
Cream Of Tartar Granular
 

Cream of tartar is a baking ingredient also used as a household cleaning agent. Also called Potassium Bitartrate

It may provide some health benefits such as relieving migraine or helping quit smoking. 1 tsp (3 g) has only 8 calories.
Cream Of Tartar Granular