Which potassium acid salt is obtained as a by - product of alcohol manufacture during the fermentation process?

The correct answer is Potassium bitartrate.Key Points

• Potassium bitartrate is the by-product of the fermentation of grape juice or other fruit juices during the alcohol-making process.
• It is also known as cream of tartar.
• It is a white crystalline powder that is commonly used in baking as a leavening agent and to stabilize egg whites.

Additional Information

• Potassium citrate is a salt that is commonly used as a food additive and in medical treatments to prevent kidney stones.
  • If you suffer from chronic kidney failure, you should avoid using potassium citrate.
• Potassium nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is a chemical compound that is used in fertilizers, fireworks, and as a food preservative.
  • It exists as the mineral niter in nature.
  • It is a source of nitrogen, which bears niter's name.
• Potassium hydrogen adipate is a salt that is used in the manufacture of synthetic fibers and plastics.
  • It's a chemical substance found in a variety of powders used to make fruit-flavored or jelly-like desserts and drinks.