Potassium Bitartarate
What is Potassium Bitartarate?
Potassium bitartrate is a salt of tartaric acid, a naturally occurring acid found in fruits like grapes. It is a byproduct of winemaking, often collected as argol or wine diamonds from the inside of wine barrels. It is then purified and processed for food use.
Is Potassium Bitartarate vegan?
Potassium Bitartarate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Potassium Bitartarate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Potassium Bitartarate a major allergen?
Potassium bitartrate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Potassium Bitartarate used for?
Potassium bitartrate is commonly used as a leavening agent in baking, often in combination with baking soda, to help baked goods rise.
Is Potassium Bitartarate safe?
Potassium bitartrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Potassium bitartrate is commonly used as a leavening agent in baking, often in combination with baking soda, to help baked goods rise. It also helps to stabilize egg whites for meringues and prevents sugar from crystallizing in frostings and candies.
Health notes
Potassium bitartrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of potassium. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated potassium bitartrate and established an acceptable daily intake. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical dietary intakes.
Allergen info
Potassium bitartrate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Potassium Bitartarate
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