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potassium bitartrate

/pəˈtæsiəm baɪˈtɑːrˌtreɪt/

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/pəˈtæsiəm baɪˈtɑːrˌtreɪt/C1formalculinary
  • ruХимическое соединение, также известное как винный камень, обычно используемое в кулинарии в качестве стабилизатора для яичных белков и в разрыхлителе теста.

A chemical compound, also known as cream of tartar, commonly used in cooking as a stabilizing agent for egg whites and in baking powder.

  1. Cream of TartarB2formal

    A white, crystalline, acidic salt used in cooking, especially for stabilizing egg whites and activating baking soda.

    ruВинный камень

    • Add a pinch of potassium bitartrate to the egg whites for a stable meringue.
    • Potassium bitartrate is a key ingredient in making snickerdoodle cookies.
    • The recipe calls for cream of tartar, which is the common name for potassium bitartrate.
  2. Wine ByproductC1formal

    A natural byproduct formed during the fermentation of grape juice into wine, often seen as crystals on corks or at the bottom of wine bottles.

    ruВинный побочный продукт

    • The wine had harmless crystals of potassium bitartrate at the bottom of the bottle.
    • Winemakers often chill the wine to precipitate potassium bitartrate before bottling.
    • These crystals, sometimes called 'wine diamonds', are pure potassium bitartrate.