Cream of Tartar (Potassium Bitartrate) Supplier Malaysia
- Also known as
- Potassium Bitartrate
- Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate
- Potassium Acid Tartrate
- Monopotassium Tartrate
Cream of tartar supplier for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and technical buyers in Malaysia. Chemically potassium bitartrate, also called potassium hydrogen tartrate, potassium acid tartrate and monopotassium tartrate, this white crystalline powder is the acid potassium salt of tartaric acid used as a food ingredient and process salt.
Commercial coverage centres on food grade fine powder, standard mesh crystalline powder and pharmaceutical grade monopotassium tartrate. Grades are distinguished by assay, particle size and impurity limits rather than by a different chemical identity, so state the mesh and grade controls with the enquiry.
Bakery and confectionery plants use cream of tartar as a leavening acid salt and for sugar crystallisation control, while beverage and wine work may specify potassium bitartrate on the formulation. Pharmaceutical grades serve excipient and effervescent systems, and technical grades support selected metal finishing and ceramics processes.
Send the required grade or mesh, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 868-14-4
- Formula
- KC4H5O6
- Grade
- food, pharmaceutical
- Appearance
- white crystalline powder, odourless, with an acidic taste
Cream of Tartar grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food grade cream of tartar powder | fine white crystalline powder | — | Acid component in bakery leavening systems, meringue and icing stabilisation, confectionery crystallisation control, and beverage or wine formulations that specify food-grade potassium bitartrate. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Standard mesh cream of tartar | standard mesh crystalline powder | — | Bulk ingredient blending and process use where a coarser powder suits charging, dry mixes or dissolution before use. Confirm mesh with the enquiry. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical grade potassium bitartrate | white crystalline powder | — | Pharmaceutical excipient and effervescent formulation work when a pharmaceutical-grade monopotassium tartrate specification is required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy cream of tartar from ChemTrade
Request a quote for cream of tartar
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white crystalline powder | — |
| Identity | potassium bitartrate (potassium hydrogen tartrate) | — |
| Odour and taste | odourless, acidic taste | — |
| Grade controls | assay, particle size, heavy-metal limits and other impurity controls confirmed against the required food or pharmaceutical grade | — |
Cream of Tartar applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture and strong bases. Control dust during powder handling and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about cream of tartar
Is cream of tartar the same as potassium bitartrate?
Yes. Cream of tartar is the common name for potassium bitartrate, also called potassium hydrogen tartrate, potassium acid tartrate and monopotassium tartrate. It is the acid potassium salt of tartaric acid, not tartaric acid itself, so state the salt when the free acid is not required.
Which cream of tartar grade should I request?
Food grade powder is the usual choice for bakery, confectionery and beverage work. Pharmaceutical grade is requested when an excipient or effervescent specification is needed. Confirm mesh, assay and impurity limits against the formulation or process requirement when enquiring.
How does cream of tartar differ from tartaric acid?
Cream of tartar is potassium bitartrate, a crystalline salt with different acidity, handling and function from free tartaric acid. Do not substitute one for the other without checking the recipe or process, and keep each product on its own specification and purchase order.
Can cream of tartar be used in baking powder and confectionery?
Food-grade cream of tartar is widely used as the acid component in baking powder systems and to help control sugar crystallisation in confectionery. Suitability still depends on the recipe, other leavening salts and the grade limits required, so describe the application with the enquiry.
What packing and documents are available for potassium bitartrate?
Preferred bag size, bulk format and product documents can be listed in the enquiry. Available packing and documentation for the quoted cream of tartar grade are confirmed with the quotation rather than assumed as fixed.
What details are needed for a cream of tartar price enquiry?
Provide the grade or mesh, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention food or pharmaceutical use, preferred packing and any documentation needs so the potassium bitartrate quotation can cover the full requirement.