Product overview
Potassium Bitartrate, also known as cream of tartar, is evaluated as a leavening acid, acidity regulator and buffering ingredient in bakery, food and selected pharmaceutical systems. Final grade selection must match the intended specification and market.
Function & Usage
- Add Acidity & Regulate pH
Acts as a leavening acid and acidity regulator in baking powders, bakery systems and suitable formulations. Typical uses: Baking powder and chemical leavening, Bakery and flour formulations, Acidity regulation and buffering.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Food & Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
- Subcategory:
- Acidulants & Acidity Regulators
- CAS No.:
- 868-14-4
- Form:
- White crystalline powder
- Content / Grade:
- Food / pharmaceutical grade; specification by quotation
- Applications:
- Baking powder and chemical leavening, Bakery and flour formulations, Acidity regulation and buffering, Pharmaceutical pH regulation
- Hazard / Transport:
- Typical food, pharmaceutical or feed grades are not commonly regulated as dangerous goods. Concentrated dust may irritate eyes or the respiratory tract; confirm the current grade-specific SDS and destination-market transport status.
- Storage:
- Keep tightly sealed in the original package in a cool, dry, shaded and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture, heat, direct light, contamination and incompatible materials.