🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Crème de tartre

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kʁɛm də taʁtʁ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cream of Tartar/kriːm əv ˈtɑːrtər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La crème de tartre est utilisée pour stabiliser les blancs d'œufs."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A white, powdery substance derived from tartaric acid, used in baking to stabilize egg whites and prevent sugar from crystallizing.

    "When making meringue, adding cream of tartar helps to achieve a stable foam."
  2. 2

    A byproduct of the winemaking process, often used in the food industry.

    "The cream of tartar collected from the barrels is essential for various culinary applications."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cream of tartar' originates from the French 'crème de tartre', referring to the potassium bitartrate that forms as a byproduct of winemaking. It has been used since the 18th century in cooking and baking, evolving from a substance primarily used in wine production to a common ingredient in culinary practices.

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