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Type

Chemical additives

Also known as

tartar, tartaric acid, cremor tartari

Description

Generic for the common name of potassium hydrogen tartrate, an acid salt, historically used in hot drinks as a "binder" for the other ingredients - and especially to stabilize and emulsify beaten egg whites.

Availability

Generally available. Distributed world-wide. Available for on-line ordering in some markets.

Substitute

white vinegar in similar proportion