While cream of tartar does contain a small amount of carbohydrates, the primary source of these carbohydrates is not solely from starch, but from other naturally derived sources.
Cream of tartar, also known as potassium bitartrate, is a byproduct of winemaking. While it's almost pure tartaric acid, trace amounts of other compounds, including carbohydrates, are present.
Here's a breakdown:
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Carbohydrate Content: Cream of tartar has a very small amount of carbohydrates. One teaspoon (approximately 3.5 grams) contains roughly 1.84 grams of carbohydrates.
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Source of Carbohydrates: These carbohydrates are present due to the natural processes in winemaking and the presence of trace amounts of sugars and related compounds from the grapes, which could include substances that some might categorize as starch-like in their origin from plant sources. However, it is not starch in the pure sense like cornstarch or potato starch.
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Purity: Cream of tartar is refined to a high degree. Therefore, the carbohydrate content is minimal.
In summary, although cream of tartar contains a small amount of carbohydrates from naturally occurring substances derived from grapes, the carbohydrate content is minimal and not directly categorized as pure starch.
