Water-soluble organic acid used to balance acidity, enhance tartness and support leavening
DISTINCTIVE STRENGTH
Builds body and holds water without requiring a stand-alone gel.
How it is made
Natural grades are recovered from winemaking by-products, then purified, crystallized and dried. Or produced chemically by oxidizing maleic anhydride or fumaric acid.
Applications
Applications
Wine, beverages, confectionery, baking powders, effervescent products and gypsum-based building materials.
Food & Pharmaceutical Grades
Multiple grades available with specifications in ranges below
Assay: 99.7–100.5%, dry basis
Loss on Drying: 0.2% Maximum
Sulfated Ash: 0.05–0.1% Maximum, depending on grade
Specific Rotation: +12.0° to +13.0° (20% solution, 25°C)
Appearance: White crystals or crystalline powder
Ships from: Loredo TX, Grand Rapids MI