Cream of Tartar (Potassium Bitartrate) Synthetic Powder R470,00 – R2239,01
Mixed with lemon juice or white vinegar it makes a white paste-like cleaning agent for metals for exam brass, aluminum or copper, or with water for other cleaning applications such as removing light stains from porcelain
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Synonyms
potassium hydrogen tartrate, cream of tartar,potassium acid tartrate,monopotassium tartrate,potassium;(2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxy-4-oxobutanoate
Description
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Chemical formula
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KC4H5O6 |
| Molar mass | 188.177 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Density | 1.05 g/cm3 |
Application
– Mixed with lemon juice or white vinegar it makes a white paste-like cleaning agent for metals for exam brass, aluminum or copper, or with water for other cleaning applications such as removing light stains from porcelain
- Stabilizing egg whites, increasing their warmth tolerance and volume
- Stabilizing whipped cream, maintaining its texture and volume
- Anti-caking and thickening
- Preventing sugar syrups from crystallizing, by causing some of the sucrose to break down into glucose and fructose
- Reducing discoloration of boiled vegetables
Additionally it is used as a component of:
- Baking powder, as an acid ingredient to activate baking soda
- Sodium-free salt substitutes, in combination with potassium chloride
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