Roman-era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to Pompeii
The artwork was repatriated from Germany through diplomatic channels, arranged by the Italian Consulate in Stuttgart, Germany, after having been returned from the heirs of the last owner, a deceased German citizen.
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Cream of tartar alternative When to use Substitution ratio Lemon juice To stabilize egg whites or prevent crystallization Equal amount White vinegar To stabilize egg whites Equal amount Baking powder In recipes that also contain baking soda 1.5 teaspoons (6 g) of baking powder to replace 1 teaspoon (3.5 g) of cream of tartar Buttermilk In baked goods For each 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of cream of tartar, remove 1/2 cup (120 mL) of liquid and replace it with that same amount of buttermilk Yogurt In baked goods For each 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of cream of tartar, remove 1/2 cup (120 mL) of liquid in the recipe and replace it with the same amount of yogurt that has been thinned out with milk Mixing in a copper bowl To stabilize egg whites Mixing ingredients in a copper bowl can stabilize egg white Omit it To prevent crystallization in syrups, icing, or frosting You can omit cream of tartar without making other changes, but you may need to reheat after storing if the mixture crystallizes Keep reading to learn which cream of tartar substitutes to use in certain situations and how to implement them into your recipes. 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