Cream Of Tartar In Italian Merengue...bitter?

Decorating By Jopalis Updated 14 Dec 2006 , 8:37am by JanH

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Jopalis Posted 14 Dec 2006 , 12:52am
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I have been reading how some folks prefer to use powdered egg whites instead of merengue powder and how some feel the cream of tartar can make icings bitter. I was thinking about doing an Italian merengue butter cream and when I saw the cream of tartar in it I kind of wondered if this is a problem.... Will it be bitter?

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JoAnnB Posted 14 Dec 2006 , 7:34am
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The amount of cream of tartar in meringue powder is minimal, and it will not add bitterness. There is so much sugar, the c of t can't compete.

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ceshell Posted 14 Dec 2006 , 7:52am
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I've made IMBC (using egg whites and cream of tartar as the recipe is written) about 8 times, and not that I'm any expert but it it is never, ever bitter. It is soo delicious, I can practically taste it right now. Good luck!

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JanH Posted 14 Dec 2006 , 8:37am
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You can substitute (usually 1/8 tsp). white vinegar per egg white, if you don't want to use the cream of tartar in your meringue:

http://www.ochef.com/933.htm

HTH

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