Description
Chemical formula KC4H5O6 Molar mass 188.177 Appearance White crystalline powder Density 1.05 g/cm3 Application - Mixed with lemon juice or white vinegar it makes a white paste-like cleaning agent for metals for exam brass, aluminum or copper, or with water for other cleaning applications such as removing light stains from porcelain Stabilizing egg whites, increasing their warmth tolerance and volume Stabilizing whipped cream, maintaining its texture and volume Anti-caking and thickening Preventing sugar syrups from crystallizing, by causing some of the sucrose to break down into glucose and fructose Reducing discoloration of boiled vegetables Additionally it is used as a component of: Baking powder, as an acid ingredient to activate baking soda Sodium-free salt substitutes, in combination with potassium chloride