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Old 18-10-2003, 03:12 AM
Iris Cohen
 
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Default Cream of tartar

Can someone please say what is the scientific name of the plant that
provides cream of tartar?

Cream of tartar, potassium bitartrate, is a byproduct of wine production. The
scientific name of the plant is Vitis vinifera, although some grape varieties
are hybrids with other grape species.
Iris,
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