FUMARIC ACID
- Synonyms:
Trans 2-butenedioic acid
Trans 1,2-ethylenedicarboxylic acid
Allomaleic acid
Boletic acid
E297 - Principal / Manufacturer:
Bartek Ingredients Inc., Canada - Grades Available:
Regular
Special Powder - Specifications:
E297, EU 231.2012,
FCC (V), NF (XXVII), USP - Packaging:
25 kg multiwall paper bags
with PE lining
BENEFITS
- Food:
- Provides sourness
- Reduces ingredients costs
- Reduces unit weight
- Extends shelf life
- Non-hygroscopic
- Buffer
- Astringent
- Improves dough machineablility and porosity
- Anti-dandruff properties
- Provides effervescence
Non-food:
CONTACT US
For more information on our Fumaric Acid and the various grades and specifications that we can offer, or should you wish to receive a quote, buy or place an order, please contact our UK sales department:
E-mail: sales@hplus.co.uk
Tel: + 44 (0) 1793 826942
Or fill in our web form via this link
APPLICATIONS
- Food:
- Beverage powder mixes
- Fruit juice drinks
- Sugar / acid coated candies
- Chewing gum
- Leavening aid
- Sour dough breads
- English muffins
- Tortillas
NB legal restrictions in the EU apply
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- Non-food:
- Animal feeds
- Resins
- Cosmetics
- Shampoos
SPECIFICATION
Manufacturer: Bartek (Canada) | Product: Fumaric Acid
Grade: Food Grade (EU 231.2012)
| PARAMETER | VALUE |
|---|---|
|
Identification: – Test for double bonds – Test for 1,2 dicarboxylic acid |
Passes test Passes test |
| pH | 3.0 – 3.2 (0.05 % solution at 25°C) |
| Melting range | 286 – 302°C (closed capillary, rapid heating) |
| Assay | 99.0 % min. (anhydrous) |
| Maleic Acid | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Loss on drying | 0.5 % max. (120°C, 4 hrs) |
| Sulphated ash | 0.1 % max. |
| Arsenic | 3 mg/kg max. |
| Lead | 2 mg/kg max. |
| Mercury | 1 mg/kg max. |
| PARTICLE SIZE | |
|
Regular On 20 mesh (850 micron) Through 120 mesh (125 micron) |
≤ 1 % ≤ 12 % |
Special Powder On a US mesh screen #60 (250 micron) Thru a US mesh screen #140 (106 micron) |
1 % max. 45 % max. |