Exploring Potassium Bitartrate
Potassium Bitartrate is kind of white crystalline powder
or yellowish crystalline powder. Potassium Bitartrate is easily soluble in hot water, acid and
alkali solution, but hardly soluble in cold water and ethanol .Potassium Bitartrate is actually
a byproduct of the winemaking process, produced during fermentation. Potassium Bitartrate is
also called 2,3-dihydroxyl succinic acid hydrogen potassium.
Cream of tartar can also act as an emulsifier to keep the fats and
liquids from separating in dairy products and help keep canned fruits from browning. In
addition,Potassium Bitartrate can have laxative and diuretic effects. The small amount typically
used in baking and foods won't cause this reaction, but the larger amounts used in certain
medications can. Don't take any other laxatives or diuretics while using a medication containing
Potassium Bitartrate as they could have additive effects.