Cream of tartar
Applications : Fruit pastes, coulis, confits, jellies, yellow paste
Properties : Acidity regulator, accelerates sugar inversion, prevents egg whites from curdling during whipping
Dosage : Make a 50% solution and add to your preparation until you reach the desired pH
The
product in detail
Description
Cream of tartar is used to promote the formation of invert sugar during the cooking of sugar solutions. This produces a cooked sugar paste that is both glassy and keeps well (does not crystallize or clump).
Be careful with the dosage of the product: if there is too much cream of tartar, there is a risk of yellowing or caramelizing the sugar and making it too hygroscopic during storage. On the other hand, if there is not enough cream of tartar, there is a risk of the sugar curdling on the cold table.
You must also be careful not to exceed the cooking temperature of the sugar to prevent it from curdling on the hob or caramelizing.
Cream of tartar also prevents egg whites from curdling during whipping.
Dosage and application
Quantum Satis
Prepare a 50% solution of cream of tartar and add it to your preparation until you reach the desired pH.
Packaging and storage
Packaging options
- 150g (item code: 10140)
- 1kg (item code: 421A)
- 25kg (item code: 420G)
Protect from moisture and heat in closed packaging. Protect from light.
Applications
Applications on offer
Fruit pastes, coulis, confits, jellies, yellow paste
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Louis François tip
For better dispersion of the cream of tartar in your preparation, use a 50% water and 50% acid solution instead.