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Potassium Bitartrate

Also Known As : Cream of tartar, Potassium hydrogen tartrate, Potassium hydrogen tartrate
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has an acidic taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Potassium bitartrate can be used for stabilizing egg whites and whipped creams.
  2. It can be used as a thickening agent.
  3. It can be used to make pies, cookies, cakes, and snickerdoodle cookies.
  4. It should be kept in a sealed container.

Description

Potassium bitartrate is an odorless white crystalline powder. It crystallizes out of solution when grapes are fermented during wine making. After the wine is drained, the residue left behind in the barrel in potassium bitartrate. It is used primarily in cooking. It is used as a leavening agent in conjunction with baking soda.

Health benefits

  • Potassium bitartrate can be used to treat heartburn by drinking half spoon of potassium bitartrate mixed with half spoon of baking soda.(1)
  • Adding 2 tablespoons of potassium bitartrate along with 3 spoons of epsom salt to warm water can help to reduce inflammation and joint pain.(1)
  • It has acidic properties which can treat skin inflammation and acne.(1)
  • By drinking 1 tablespoon of potassium bitartrate in one glass of water can reduce high blood pressure levels.(1)
  • Potassium bitartrate is also helpful to improve gallbladder functions.(1)

Selection Guide

It is sold in small plastic bottles. Check the “use-by” date while purchasing.

Note

Excessive consumption of potassium bitartrate containing food can cause hyperkalemia. It may also cause dehydration in the body.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.google.co.in/amp/livingwellspinecenter.com/blog/powerful-powder-uti-relief-and-other-magical-things-to-know-about-cream-of-tartar%3fformat=amp

(2) https://www.organicfacts.net/cream-of-tartar.html

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