Cream of tartar

Cream of tartar is a white powder used in baking and cleaning.

Cream of tartar (KC₄H₅O₆), also called potassium bitartrate, potassium hydrogen tartrate, and tartaric acid, is a dry, white, powdery compound that is a byproduct of fermenting grapes during wine making. It is used in baking and cleaning. Cream of tartar keep fresh indefinitely if stored in a cool, dry place.

Cream of tartar crystallizes during the fermentation of winemaking. These crystals can form on the underside of a cork and sometimes called wine diamonds.

Cream of tartar crystallizes in wine casks during the fermentation of grapes and can precipitate out of wine in bottles. Crystals, sometimes called wine diamonds, will often form on the underside of a cork in wine bottles that have been stored at temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F).

Serving Size 100 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0 g %

Saturated Fat 0 g %

Trans Fat 0 g %

Cholesterol 0 mg %

Sodium 52 mg %

Total Carbohydrate 61.5 g %

Dietary Fiber 0.2 g %

Sugars 0 g

Protein 0 g

Vitamin A 0 mcg 0%

Vitamin C 0 mg 0%

Calcium 8 mg 1%

Iron 3.7 mg 21%

Potassium 16502 mg 351%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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• Cream of tartar - SELF Nutrition Data