01
Lemon Juice
5.01 1/2 tsp : 1/2 tsp
Use double the amount of lemon juice; same acidic stabilizer role for meringues and candy
5.0
cream of tartar substitutes
4 substitutes · avg score 5.0 · Powdered potassium bitartrate, a byproduct of winemaking, used as an acid in baking. Stabilizes beaten egg whites and reacts with baking soda to leaven cookies and snickerdoodles.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Apple Cider Vinegar
5.01 tsp : 1/2 tsp
Use double amount; acidic stabilizer
5.0
03
Baking Powder
5.01 1/2 tsp : 1 tsp
If used as leavener with baking soda
5.0
04
Red Wine Vinegar
5.01 tsp : 1/2 tsp
Sharp and tangy; use 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar per 1/4 tsp cream of tartar for acidic stabilizer role
5.0