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TARTAROS GONZALO CASTELLO SL Cream of Tartar

Cream of Tartar, also known as POTASSIUM BITARTRATE, is a white powder. It is a NATURAL product made from the natural crystalline acid deposited on the walls of wine-cellar vats. The production process includes strict and thorough quality control supervised by our engineers in order to ensure the ultimate quality of the product. Natural Cream of Tartar is included in the list of FOOD ADDITIVES under code number E-336(i).

Functions: Diuretic, Laxative

Labeling Claims: Kosher, Natural

Certifications & Compliance: FSSC 22000, Kosher

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    EINECS No.
    212-769-1
    Crystalization System
    Diamond-shaped crystals
    Chemical Formula
    NaKC₄H₄O₆ .4H₂O
    Ingredients
    Tartar Cream
    Chemical Name
    • L (+) Potassium bitartrate
    • Potassium tartaric acid
    • Monopotassium tartrate
    • Potassium hydrogen tartrate
    • L (+) Monopotassium salt of tartaric acid
    Ingredients

    Strength: 99.7% C4H5 KO6
    Principal impurities: Meets the limits established in the most recent editions of the FCC, BP, USP, European Directive, and the Oenology Code.

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims

    Applications & Uses

    Food & Nutrition Applications
    Applications

    Natural Baking Powder
    Cream of tartar is the basic ingredient of baking powder.

    Cookies
    It is used as a natural additive in the preparation of cookies, meringues, etc.

    Pharmaceuticals Industry
    As a diuretic and laxative

    In Sugar Substitutes
    In sweeteners, to reduce the level of aftertaste

    Oenology
    It is used in tartaric acid stabilization. Use of potassium bitartrate in cold stabilization reduces wine cooling times to less than 24 hours, which represents a major saving in energy while ensuring fully satisfactory results.

    Recipes

    Meringue
    Use 1/8 teaspoon per egg white to keep them stable and add volume.

    Homemade Baking Powder
    2 parts cream of tartar, 1 part baking soda and 1 part cornstarch.

    Metal Cleaner
    Make a paste using cream of tartar and vinegar. Buff paste on the metal surface and wipe with a clean rag.

    Silver Cleaner
    In a sauce pan place a ball of aluminum foil, 1 quart of water and 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar. Bring the water to a boil and add silver items to be cleaned. Boil for 10 minutes then remove from heat and let it cool. Then rinse.

    Properties

    Color
    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Colorless crystals, white powder
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Molecular Weight188.18
    Merck Index Number7391
    Refraction Index1.511
    Calor Specific Heat (20ºC)0.288cal/mg/ºC
    Solubility In Water (10ºC)4.0g/1000 ml.
    Solubility In Water (100ºC)61.0g/1000 ml.
    Heat Of Combustion-275.1Kcal/mol

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging
    • Jar of 60 g
    • Jar of 800 g
    • Sack of 25 kg