The raw materials of Cream of tartar

  • Potassium Acid Tartrate
  • Monopotassium Tartrate
  • Butane dioïc  acid, 2,3- dihydroxy-, [R-(R*, R*)]- monopotassium salt
  • L(+) Tartaric Acid monopotassium salt
  • Potassium bitartrate
  • Potassium hydrogen Tartrate

Specifications

Product conform to main pharmacopeia (Ph Eur, USP, NF, JP…)  food codex (Reg. 2012/231/EC,FCC,JFAS….) and international enological codex.

Forms and presentations

Cream of Tartar is marketed in fine powder form  (65-70% of passing at 71m) of which the bulk density is near to 1.

Uses

  • Yeast
  • Treatment of wines
  • Biscuit Industry – Bakery – Confectionery
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Tooth paste
  • Treatment of metals – Wire drawing
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Glassware
  • Clock and watch making

Packing

Multiply  paper bags lined with polyethylene of 25 kgs net.

Cream of Tartar must be kept in an airtight packing and stocked in a dry place, away from humidity and in normal conditions of temperature. It is a stable compound which does not alter with time if those conditions are respected. An use by date is although given according to the regulation, it is 5  years.