Popular Uses for Cream of Tartar
Baking & Culinary Applications
- Stabilizer: Add cream of tartar to whipped cream, soufflés, or meringues to help maintain volume and prevent collapse.
- Baking powder substitute: Create homemade baking powder by mixing 2 parts cream of tartar with 1 part baking soda and 1 part cornstarch.
- Stabilizing egg whites: Use when whipping egg whites for meringues, angel food cake, or macarons to create stiff, glossy peaks.
- Preventing sugar crystallization: Add a pinch to syrups, candies, and frostings to keep sugar smooth and prevent gritty textures.
Cooking Tips & Tricks
- Boiled vegetables: Add cream of tartar to boiling water when cooking vegetables like green beans or broccoli to help retain their bright color.
- Smooth frosting: Helps improve the texture and consistency of buttercream, royal icing, and marshmallow frosting.
Natural Cleaning Uses
- Natural cleaning agent: Combine with vinegar or water to clean surfaces like sinks, stainless steel, and stovetops without harsh chemicals.
- Refreshing cookware: Make a paste with water and scrub pots, pans, or baking sheets to remove stains and restore shine.
What is Cream of Tartar? allrecipes
Snickerdoodle recipe, The Food Network
Ingredients: Calcium sulphate, cornstarch, sulphate fumaric acid
Product of CANADA
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