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What is the role of tartaric acid in backing powder?

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What is the role of tartaric acid in backing powder?

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  1. tartaric acid and bicarbonate react to give CO2 which puffs up the bread


  2. Start at Wiki:

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

  3. It reduces the alkalinity slightly so the soda works better in typical food acid/alkaline properies.

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