That little jar of powder can definitely come in handy. Victoria Popova / Getty Images There are those go-to ingredients you pull out time and time again—and then there's cream of tartar. Odds are, ...

Cream of tartar is a white, powdery ingredient also known as potassium bitartrate, which is often used in baking to stabilize egg whites, prevent sugar from crystallizing, and aid in leavening. But ...

Learn more about this secret ingredient for making whipped cream fluffy and the best meringue. Alexandra Domrongchai is a food and travel writer based out of New York. With years of experience in the ...

If you’ve ever baked snickerdoodles or made meringue, you’ve probably encountered cream of tartar in the ingredient list. It sits in spice racks across America, often in a small container that lasts ...

Stephanie shows you how cream of tartar is used in the kitchen! Cream of tartar may have a misleading name. It's not cream and it's not an ingredient in tartar sauce. However it is an important ...