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

David Ames

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(David Ames) writes:
| Can someone please say what is the scientific name of the plant that
| provides cream of tartar? Thanks.
|
| David Ames

Grapes. It's a byproduct of winemaking (argol).

The scientific name for grapes is Vitis vinifera.


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In article ,
(David Ames) writes:
| Can someone please say what is the scientific name of the plant that
| provides cream of tartar? Thanks.
|
| David Ames

Grapes. It's a byproduct of winemaking (argol).

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,
Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40
"If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming
train."
Robert Lowell (1917-1977)

Iris Cohen wrote:

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.

Another good thing to know is that Pasteur discovered the principle of
stereochemistry
as a result of his studies of tartaric acid for the wine industry. Search Google
for pasteur tartaric to find more details.

Other miscellany: It is an ingredient of baking powder and is used in beating
egg white for meringue. Because it is made from grapes, it requires supervision
in order to be kosher.
Iris,
Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40
"If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming
train."
Robert Lowell (1917-1977)