CAS number
87-69-4
Industry
Food & Beverage
Typical form
Crystalline powder
Additive number
INS 334 (E334)
Also known as: L-tartaric acid.
Typical grades: L(+) and DL forms; food and technical.
About Tartaric Acid
Tartaric Acid is a natural organic acid found in grapes. It is supplied mainly as the L(+) or DL form and is a by-product of winemaking.
Uses and applications
Food and wine
Used as an acidulant in drinks, confectionery and baking powder, and for acidity adjustment in wine.
Construction
Used as a retarder for gypsum plaster and cement.
Pharmaceutical
Used in effervescent tablets and as a chiral raw material.
Regulatory note and documentation
Food additives must meet the food regulations of the country of use, such as Codex Alimentarius standards, EU rules, US FDA requirements or the Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand, for the intended food and use level. Regulatory status, permitted levels and registration requirements vary by country, so please confirm requirements for your own product and market before use.
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