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Cream of tartar
Calories & nutrition facts
leavening agents
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 258 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 61 g 22%
- Fat 0 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 0.2 g 1%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 52 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 0 mg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 8 mg 1%
- Iron 3.7 mg 21%
- Magnesium 2 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 5 mg 0%
- Potassium 16500 mg 351%
- Zinc 0.42 mg 4%
- Copper 0.2 mg 22%
- Manganese 0.21 mg 9%
- Selenium 0.2 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 258 | 0 g | 61 g | 0 g |
| 1 × tsp | 3 g | 8 | 0 g | 1.8 g | 0 g |
| 2 × tsp | 6 g | 15 | 0 g | 3.7 g | 0 g |
| ½ × tsp | 1.5 g | 4 | 0 g | 0.9 g | 0 g |
| 3 × tsp | 9 g | 23 | 0 g | 5.5 g | 0 g |
| 4 × tsp | 12 g | 31 | 0 g | 7.4 g | 0 g |
Questions about Cream of tartar
What is cream of tartar?
Despite the name, it is a dry, acidic powder, not a dairy cream. It forms as crystals during winemaking and is purified for use in cooking.
How much cream of tartar should you add to egg whites for meringue?
Use about ⅛ teaspoon per egg white. Add it once the whites are foamy, then continue whisking; it helps the foam hold its shape.
Can you use cream of tartar instead of baking powder?
Not on its own: cream of tartar provides acid but does not make batter rise without an alkali. For the equivalent of 1 teaspoon of baking powder, mix ½ teaspoon cream of tartar with ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda.
What can you use instead of cream of tartar in meringue?
Use lemon juice or white vinegar: about ½ teaspoon per egg white. Both add acidity, though they bring a little flavour of their own.
What does cream of tartar do in snickerdoodles?
It gives these cinnamon-sugar biscuits their characteristic slight tang and chewy texture. It also reacts with bicarbonate of soda to help them rise.
How should you store cream of tartar?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry cupboard. Moisture can make the powder clump, so use a dry spoon and close the container promptly.
Is cream of tartar the same as tartar sauce?
No. Cream of tartar is a powdered baking ingredient; tartar sauce is a creamy condiment, usually made with mayonnaise, herbs and chopped pickles.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 175041 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
