46.Tartaric acid is used along with baking soda in baking breads and cakes. What is the use of Tartaric Acid in this process? [A] It makes the bread / cake soft and fluffy [B] It stops making of lumps in bread / cake [C] It neutralizes the bitterness in bread / cake [D] It gives sweet aroma in the bread / cake Show Answer
Tartaric acid is added to neutralize the bitterness produced by the baking powder.Final Answer: Hence, The main role of tartaric acid in baking powder is to avoid the bitter taste by neutralizing the sodium carbonate produced by baking powder.
