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Cream of Tartar

Cream of Tartar is a fine white powder (potassium bitartrate) commonly used in baking to stabilize egg whites, prevent sugar crystallization, and act as an acid component when combined with baking soda. Nutritionally it is used in such small quantities that it contributes negligible calories or macronutrients, though as a mineral it contains 317.5mg of potassium per 100g. Because it is typically added in small amounts, its overall impact on a recipe's nutrition is minimal; culinary substitutes like lemon juice or white vinegar can perform similar acidifying or stabilizing roles when needed.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Culinary processed · ~2.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

234 kcal

12% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

0 g

0% RDI

Fat

0 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

99 g

36% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C · 5.8 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Cream of Tartar healthy?

Cream of Tartar is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Cream of Tartar?

Cream of Tartar is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.

Q.05Is Cream of Tartar gluten free?

Yes, Cream of Tartar is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Cream of Tartar?

100g of Cream of Tartar contains 234 kcal, 0g protein, 99g carbohydrates, 0g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Cream of Tartar vegan?

Yes, Cream of Tartar is vegan.

Q.06Is Cream of Tartar lactose free?

Yes, Cream of Tartar is lactose free.

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