Cream Of Tartar

Purix cream of tartar is a fine white powder with many culinary applications. It is often used as a major component in baking, combined with baking soda to react when the mixture is moistened to ensure that goods will rise well. An indispensable ingredient in baking, cream of tartar when combined with baking soda and water acts as a leavening agent in cakes, quick bread and souffles. Cream of tartar is used in some soft drinks, candies, bakery products, gelatin desserts, and many more. In cooking, cream of tartar is used to give a creamier texture to icings and candy.