Bakers rely on several essential ingredients to create desserts and baked goods with the proper volume and texture. Typically used as a leavening agent or stabilizer, cream of tartar is one of those essential elements. McCormick Culinary Cream of Tartar is a dense, white powder with a wide range of potential applications in a professional kitchen. Cream of tartar is functional and versatile, giving you the opportunity to use it in many recipes, both sweet and savory. Thoughtfully sourced from a controlled global supply chain, McCormick Culinary Cream of Tartar powder provides impressive and reliable results across applications. McCormick Culinary gourmet cream of tartar is ideal for: - Stabilizing egg whites for souffls and meringues - Leavening cakes when combined with baking soda - Baking delicious toasted sesame seed cookies - Maintaining the fresh, bright color of vegetables when added to boiling water - Stabilizing whipped cream for coffee drinks and desserts - Adding volume to angel food cake with chocolate and strawberry ganache McCormick Culinary Cream of Tartar arrives ready to use in a variety of baked goods with no preparation necessary. Use the top to dispense as little or as much as you desire with convenient shaker or spoon dispensing options. McCormick Culinary Cream of Tartar has a shelf life of 1,440 days when handled properly. You can feel comfortable storing it between uses, even if you don't use cream of tartar every day. For the longest possible shelf life, keep the container tightly closed and stored in a cool, dry place to protect against flavor loss and moisture. You should also avoid exposing the bottle to heat, humidity, direct sunlight and fluorescent light to maintain the powder's flavor and color. Always use dry measuring spoons and cups to ensure optimal product integrity.