Always read the labels and packaging before buying cream of tartar,. Make sure it has not expired.
Cream of tartar contains excess amount of potassium which can cause hyperkalemia. Its diuretic properties can cause dehydration.(2)
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Description
Cream of tartar is a dry, powdery, acidic byproduct that is formed as result of fermenting grapes into wine. During the fermenting process while wine making, a layer of tartaric acid forms on the inside surface of wine caskets leaving a white sediment behind. This sediment is then removed and grounded into a fine white powdery substance, known as cream of tartar. So technically speaking, cream of tartar is just tartaric acid. It's a harmless and edible acid just similar to lemon or vinegar and is often used in baking or in cleaning. Aside from its culinary applications, it can also be used as a part of natural remedies, particularly as a purgative.