What actually is "Cream of Tartar"

Cream of Tartar

I was stopped this week in the Supermarket aisle and asked what Cream of Tartar was as there was a container in the trolley on top of my groceries.

Now I did kind of um and err and told her it was something to do with Tartaric Acid from grapes in wine making but that was all i knew about what it is (you can google it). She then asked what you do with it besides Play dough?

Funnily enough its not the first time i have been asked. I do know a few things you can do with it so i thought I'd share them here too. If you know some more let us know in the comments :) 

• Adds creamier texture to sugar baking's like icing and frosting.
• When making Meringues. It increases the volume of foam and helps it not to collapse so fast.
• Stabilises whipped cream. Add a pinch when whipping cream.
• Making Play dough.
• Can be added to boiling sugar to prevent crystals
• 2 cups White Vinegar to ½ cup Cream of Tartar makes a great cleaning product for porcelain like baths and vanity and for pots and pans.
• Making a paste from Cream of Tartar and a little water can relieve itching from minor bites.

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