Cream of Tartar

Cream of tartar is a dry, powder-like, acidic byproduct of winemaking called for in a myriad of different baking recipes (from cookies to cakes to frosting). Grapes are a natural source of tartar’s main ingredient: tartaric acid (hence the “tartar” in its name).

Cream Of Tartar
Chemical compound

Description

Potassium bitartrate, also known as potassium hydrogen tartrate, with formula KC₄H₅O₆, is a chemical compound with a number of uses.

FormulaKC4H5O6
Nutrition Facts
Cream Of Tartar
Sources include: USDA
Amount Per 
0,5 tsp (1,5 g)
1 tsp (3 g)
100 grams

Calories 258
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 52 mg 2%
Potassium 16.500 mg 471%
Total Carbohydrate 62 g 20%
Dietary fiber 0,2 g 0%
Sugar 0 g
Protein 0 g 0%
Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0%
Iron 20% Vitamin D 0%
Vitamin B6 0% Cobalamin 0%
Magnesium 0%
*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.