An indispensable ingredient in baking, cream of tartar when combined with baking soda and water acts as a leavening agent in cakes, quick breads and soufflés.
Cream of tartar is used in some soft drinks, candies, bakery products, gelatin desserts, and many more.
Cream of tartar is used to give a creamier texture to icings and candy and to add volume and stability to egg whites in baking.