Re: Tartaric acid, and other cheese making questions...

[Guest guest]

> I'm interested in making some Marscapone cheese for a dessert we're

> making but my recipe calls for Tartaric acid. What the heck is that

> stuff and where do I find it? Is there a more wholesome ingredient I

> can use?

Don't assume acid = bad. It's naturally found in plants and wine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartaric_acid

Try www.cheesemaking.com for hard-to-find supplies. It's run by the

woman who wrote Home Cheese Making.

-Tipper