Benefits and uses of creme of tartar

Cream of tartar which is also known as potassium hydrogen tartrate is most commonly used as a common ingredient while cooking. One of the uses of cream of tartar is in bakery products such as cakes as it tends o make them fluffier and lighter and is also known to make a stringer meringue. Besides cooking another one of the uses of cream of tartar is that it is used to treat urinary tract infections naturally. This potassium hydrogen tartarate is used as a home remedy for urinary tract infections as it changes the pH level and thereby enables the body to fight the bacteria that may be developing internally.

Another one of the uses of cream of tartar is as a nicotine detox. One such home remedies for nicotine detox using potassium hydrogen tartarate involves mixing together a teaspoon of cream of tartar along with some freshly squeezed orange juice and consuming this mixture. Another one of the uses of cream of tartar is that it is used to treat heartburn that may be caused from the consumption of spicy foods or because of stress. In such cases one should blend half a teaspoon each of baking soda and cream of tartar in some warm water and consume this liquid for immediate relief.

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A lot of people are worried about cooking with the help of any kind of acids, without realizing that a number of natural foods such as lettuce, plums and brown sugar also contain certain amounts of acid. Scientifically known as Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate, cream of tartar is a widely used acidic salt in the preparation of a number of foods. The most widely known use for cream of tartar in the kitchen is to stabilize and increase the volume of beaten egg whites. If you look through the ingredients of any of the baking powder products you use, chances are that you will see 'cream of tartar' being mentioned. Cream of tartar baking sodas are used all over the world and, despite being associated with acids are very useful in the kitchen.

While the benefits of cream tartar in the kitchen are well known, some of its other uses go rather unnoticed. For instance, it is regularly used in order to clean stained bathtubs by combining it with hydrogen peroxide to create a no scrub solution paste. There are certain pesticide properties of cream of tartar that, when combined with vinegar, are also regularly used to create ant repellant pesticides.

answered by G R

Cream of tartar is a type of salt used in cooking and for various different purposes. In general, cream of tartar is used add volume to egg whites that have been beaten. The process of crystallization is inhibited by cream of tartar which is why it is used in a number of different commercially produced foods and drinks such as frosting and in various bakery products. Because of its crystal inhibition properties, cream of tartar may be used in mousses and such desserts to help maintain a more creamy texture.

The chemical name for cream of tartar is potassium hydrogen tartarate. This substance is an acidic salt, just like most foods that are consumed. The core cream of tartar ingredients are therefore potassium and tartaric acid. It is fairly easy to find cream of tartar in any grocery store. If one is unable to find this item, it is possible to substitute it with white vinegar. The flavor and texture will be different but the general purpose will be served. Cream of tartar is usually sold in small plastic or glass jars that can be stored for many weeks or months before it needs to be consumed.

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What is the substitute for creme of tartar?

Although there is no prefect substitute for cream of tartar, two of the closest substitutes would be vinegar and lemon juice. However both these may have to be used in slightly larger quantities (almost 3 times more) when substituting cream of tartar. It is also important to remember that food products prepared by using substitutes like lemon juice and vinegar may turn out slightly different as compared to those prepared using cream of tartar.

If a particular recipe requires baking soda and cream of tartar and if the latter is not available, it makes more sense to use just baking powder as a substitute instead of cream of tartar and baking soda. You can use a teaspoon of baking powder for every ½ teaspoon of cream of tartar and ¼ teaspoon of baking soda. This kind of substitution may however alter the weight, taste, texture and moisture content of the product.

If you want a good substitute for cream of tartar in a meringue recipe the most obvious choice would be plain white vinegar which can be used in the same quantity as you would use cream of tartar. Many people also recommend using cornstarch instead of cream of tartar but its effectiveness would vary considerably.

answered by G R

Cream of tartar is a common name used for potassium hydrogen tartarate which has a variety of uses in cooking. Cream of tarter is well known to give more stability and volume to egg whites. It also serves as a part of an acidic ingredient in some of the brands of baking soda. It also gives a creamy texture to sugary products like frosting's, desserts and candies. Commercially it is used as an ingredient in some soft drinks, gelatin desserts, candies, baking and photography products. It is often used to clean vessels that are of brass or copper.

answered by S P