FUMARIC ACID
- Synonyms: Trans 2-butenedioic acid
Trans 1,2-ethylenedicarboxylic acid
Allomaleic acid
Boletic acid
E297 - Principal: Bartek Ingredients Inc., Canada
- Grades Available: Fine granular
Powder - Specifications: FCC (V); NF (XXVII)
- 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
Non-food: - Anti-dandruff properties
- Provides effervescence
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
- Non-food:
- Animal feeds
- Resins
- Cosmetics
- Shampoos
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SPECIFICATION
Grade: FCC
| PARAMETER | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Assay | 99.5 – 100.5 % |
| Maleic Acid | ≤ 0.10 % |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Lead | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Residue On Ignition | ≤ 0.10 % |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.30 % |
| PARTICLE SIZE | |
|
Fine Granular On 20 mesh (850 micron) Through 120 mesh (125 micron) |
≤ 1 % ≤ 12 % |
Powder On 80 mesh (180 micron) |
≤ 1 % |