No it's actually an acid that is used in whipped cream to keep the sugars from crystalizing it has the same properties as lemon juice without the flavor
To substitute cream of tartar for buttermilk in a recipe, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 3/4 teaspoons of cream of tartar. This will provide a similar tangy flavor and acidity to your dish.
If you do not have cream of tartar, baking powder will work just as well, or better. If the recipe calls for both cream of tartar and baking soda, leave out the soda if you use baking powder - it already has soda in it.
Cream of tartar is added to taffy to prevent sugar crystallization during the cooking process. This helps to ensure a smooth and creamy texture in the final taffy product.
To incorporate cream of tartar into your chocolate chip cookie recipe for the best texture and flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar to the dry ingredients. This will help the cookies rise and become lighter, while also adding a subtle tangy flavor that complements the sweetness of the chocolate chips.
I have been informed that baking powder is 1/4 baking soda & 5/8 cream of tartar the rest being made up of various other ingredients. Baking soda by itself is no good as it is alkaline and you need an acid so, depending on the recipe, you could try lemon juice, white vinegar or buttermilk.
Something acidic, or cream of tartar.
To make cream of tartar chocolate chip cookies, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips. Mix ingredients, scoop dough onto baking sheets, and bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes. Enjoy delicious cookies with a hint of tanginess from the cream of tartar.
You can substitute a mixture of baking soda and an acid like cream of tartar or lemon juice for baking powder in a recipe.
Actually baking powder can be made by combining 1 part baking soda and 3 parts cream of tartar. This information comes from the recipe book called:"What's Cooking"
You can substitute baking powder with a mixture of baking soda and an acidic ingredient like cream of tartar, lemon juice, or buttermilk in a recipe.
You can use a mixture of baking soda and an acid like cream of tartar or lemon juice as a substitute for baking powder in your recipe.
I'm not positive. The reverse substitution is for 1 tsp. of baking powder, you use 1/4-1/2 tsp. of baking soda and 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar. So you could try using baking powder instead of cream of tartar, but it's not guaranteed. If there is supposed to be baking soda and cream of tartar in the recipe and you substituted baking powder, that would be more likely to succeed.