Cream Of Tartar Instead Of Tomatoes

[michael94]

Tomatoes are a common base or additive in a lot of soups... and for good reason, they have a unique taste which is pleasant in a salty broth. Cream of tartar ( Potassium Bitartrate ) used in small amounts is a possible substitute. I assume this is related to the potassium compounds in tomatoes/other veggies.

To test, try mixing some cream of tartar in salt water ( amount will take experimentation ). You will notice it tastes a lot like a tomato broth.... it's a good base for whenever you are craving something like that. Same idea with tomato cocktails and stuff like that although I've never had those before.

 

[michael94]

Wine is a by-product of cream of tartar production not the other way around...

Which is not to say one should avoid wine/alcohol dogmatically ... I used to think aversion to alcohol was a sign of good health but it seems more often the case is that one's liver/kidneys are under too much stress/too weak to benefit from the solvent action of alcohol. Took a long time swallowing my pride and illusions to understand that.